Cardiff City vs Reading predictions, Oct 18, 2025

Oct 12, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Saturday,

Cardiff City

Reading

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Cardiff City will be looking to continue their good form as they take on Reading in this upcoming soccer match. With three wins in their last five matches, Cardiff City has shown their ability to secure important victories. On the other hand, Reading has had a bit of a mixed run with two wins in their last five matches.

The bookmakers have Cardiff City as the favorites to win this match, with odds of 1.53 for a home victory. Our model prediction also suggests that Cardiff City is likely to come out on top, with a 58.6% probability of a home win. This indicates that Cardiff City’s recent form and strengths may give them the edge in this matchup.

Overall, we can expect a close and competitive game between Cardiff City and Reading. With Cardiff City’s strong recent form and the support of their home crowd, they will be looking to secure another important win. Reading, however, will be determined to upset the odds and come away with a positive result. Ultimately, the predicted final score of 1:0 in favor of Cardiff City reflects the tight nature of this match.

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Cardiff
60.7%		 Draw
21.9%		 Reading
17.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of English League One Cardiff: 20.19% Reading: 0.67%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.56 4.34 5.21
betsson 1.55 4.25 5.4
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Latest Results

07.10.25 Cardiff City – Newport County – 0:1
04.10.25 Cardiff City – Leyton Orient – 4:3
30.09.25 Cardiff City – Burton Albion – 0:1
27.09.25 Wigan Athletic – Cardiff City – 0:2
23.09.25 Burnley FC – Cardiff City – 1:2		 11.10.25 Exeter City – Reading – 1:1
07.10.25 Reading – Milton Keynes Dons – 1:0
04.10.25 Reading – Mansfield Town – 1:1
30.09.25 Reading – West Ham United U21 – 3:1
27.09.25 Stockport County – Reading – 1:1

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cardiff won 3.
  • Recent performances by Cardiff have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Reading is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Reading may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Cardiff is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cardiff won 5 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 23:27. (average 1.2:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cardiff won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 13:13. (average 1.2:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.07.24 Cardiff City – Reading – 2:1
    17.02.23 Cardiff City – Reading – 1:0
    06.08.22 Reading – Cardiff City – 2:1
    09.04.22 Reading – Cardiff City – 1:2
    02.10.21 Cardiff City – Reading – 0:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Stevenage 10 8 1 1 17:8 9 25
    2 Bradford City 11 7 3 1 20:13 7 24
    3 Cardiff 11 7 2 2 19:9 10 23
    4 Stockport County 12 6 4 2 18:14 4 22
    5 AFC Wimbledon 12 7 1 4 17:13 4 22
    6 Lincoln 11 6 3 2 17:10 7 21
    7 Huddersfield 11 6 1 4 17:13 4 19
    8 Bolton 12 4 5 3 16:14 2 17
    9 Barnsley 10 5 2 3 16:14 2 17
    10 Doncaster 12 5 2 5 11:16 -5 17
    11 Luton 11 5 1 5 14:13 1 16
    12 Mansfield 11 4 3 4 16:14 2 15
    13 Leyton Orient 12 4 2 6 20:22 -2 14
    14 Northampton 11 4 2 5 8:10 -2 14
    15 Port Vale 12 3 4 5 11:11 0 13
    16 Exeter 12 4 1 7 12:13 -1 13
    17 Wigan 12 3 4 5 15:17 -2 13
    18 Plymouth 11 4 1 6 16:19 -3 13
    19 Wycombe 12 3 3 6 14:15 -1 12
    20 Burton 11 3 3 5 10:15 -5 12
    21 Reading 11 2 5 4 12:16 -4 11
    22 Rotherham 11 3 2 6 11:16 -5 11
    23 Blackpool 12 2 2 8 10:20 -10 8
    24 Peterborough 11 2 1 8 8:20 -12 7

    English League One Outrights

    1. Cardiff: 3.99 (20.19%)

    2. Stevenage: 6.38 (12.62%)

    3. Luton: 7.44 (10.82%)

    4. Bradford City: 7.68 (10.49%)

    5. Stockport County: 7.88 (10.22%)

    6. Bolton: 8.18 (9.84%)

    7. Huddersfield: 11.3 (7.13%)

    8. Lincoln City: 21.8 (3.69%)

    9. Barnsley: 25.4 (3.17%)

    10. Doncaster: 68.5 (1.18%)

    11. Wycombe: 68.8 (1.17%)

    12. Doncaster Rovers: 70 (1.15%)

    13. AFC Wimbledon: 73.5 (1.1%)

    14. Wimbledon FC: 80 (1.01%)

    15. Plymouth: 100.4 (0.8%)

    16. Wigan: 100.4 (0.8%)

    17. Mansfield: 105.4 (0.76%)

    18. Port Vale: 120.4 (0.67%)

    19. Leyton Orient: 120.4 (0.67%)

    20. Reading: 120.4 (0.67%)

    21. Blackpool: 160.4 (0.5%)

    22. Northampton: 220.4 (0.37%)

    23. Rotherham: 260.4 (0.31%)

    24. Peterborough: 360.4 (0.22%)

    25. Exeter: 360.4 (0.22%)

    26. Burton: 360.4 (0.22%)

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