Our Wrexham vs Reading Prediction: 1-2
Wrexham vs Reading in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Wrexham vs Reading prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wrexham's Last Match – Norwich vs Wrexham
Determined to maintain their recent success, Wrexham must win following their 3-2 England Championship victory against Norwich on September 20. In that match, Wrexham had 38% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norwich | 62% | 9 (4) | 1.94 | 47 |
 Wrexham | 38% | 9 (8) | 1.04 | 42 |
Reading's Last Match – Reading vs Leyton Orient
Reading will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England League 1 triumph against Leyton Orient on September 20. In that match, Reading saw 30% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Reading | 30% | 0 (5) | 1.13 | 30 |
 Leyton Orient | 70% | 0 (5) | 1.35 | 59 |
Wrexham vs Reading Stats
Key Stats
| Wrexham | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.72 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wrexham are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Reading average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Wrexham 18-20
Reading 15-16
What are the odds for this match?
Wrexham to win: @1.6
Draw: @4.333
Reading to win: @4.75