Our Cardiff vs Reading Prediction: 2-2
Cardiff vs Reading in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Newport County
After suffering a 0-1 England EFL Trophy loss to Newport County, Cardiff must win to get back on track. In that match, Cardiff recorded 64% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 64% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 67 |
 Newport County | 36% | 0 (4) | 1.19 | 37 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Milton Keynes Dons
Reading will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England EFL Trophy victory over Milton Keynes Dons on October 7. In that match, Reading saw 71% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 71% | 0 (5) | 1.35 | 62 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 29% | 0 (2) | 0.11 | 15 |
Cardiff vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.