Reading vs Cardiff — Match Details | Betmana

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Reading4wins

4draws10 meetings

Cardiff2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Reading.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

28%

30%

46%

Home 28.4% ✓Draw 30.3%Away 46.0%

Odds Range

	1	X	2
Min	3.50	3.25	2.15
Max	3.55	3.36	2.22

Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%

Market favourite:Cardiff · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

	1	X	2
Professional market	27.4%	28.9%	43.7%
Public market	27.0%	29.1%	43.9%

Reading vs Cardiff — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✗Reading

Result vs. Market: Cardiff (46%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ReadingHalf-time:2 – 0Cardiff

14Shots14

6Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Avg. odds
17/02/2322/23	Cardiff	1–0	Reading	1.97/3.23/4.25
06/08/2222/23	Reading	2–1	Cardiff	2.55/3.19/2.91
09/04/2221/22	Reading	1–2	Cardiff	2.41/3.19/3.12
02/10/2121/22	Cardiff	0–1	Reading	2.00/3.49/3.75
16/04/2120/21	Reading	1–1	Cardiff	2.14/3.33/3.64
26/09/2020/21	Cardiff	1–2	Reading	2.12/3.36/3.59
31/01/2019/20	Cardiff	1–1	Reading	2.14/3.37/3.53
18/08/1919/20	Reading	3–0	Cardiff	3.52/3.30/2.17
11/12/1717/18	Reading	2–2	Cardiff	2.84/3.30/2.53
06/05/1817/18	Cardiff	0–0	Reading	1.33/5.30/10.47

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Reading

W 286D 196L 254

Over 2.550

Goals scored992

Away Record: Cardiff

W 340D 245L 289

Over 2.547

Goals scored1142

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026