Prediction: Reading vs Bradford
Team pages: Reading · Bradford
- Reading2-1Bradford
- Bradford2-0Reading
- Reading3-0Bradford
- Bradford0-0Reading
| Reading | Draw | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our model | 38% | 31% | 31% |
| Market | 39% | 28% | 33% |
The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Bradford (rating 1502 vs 1565).
- H2H favours Reading: 2-1-1.
- High corners: 11.3 combined avg.
- Cards-heavy: 6.9 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Reading | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.8 / 1.4 | 0.9 / 0.7 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 0.8 / 0.3 | 0.3 / 0.1 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 40/40/20% | 30/60/10% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.4 / 4.9 | 3.1 / 6.4 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 3.4 / 0 | 3.5 / 0.2 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Reading 2–1–1 Bradford
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/26 England League 1 | Reading | 2-1 HT 0-0 | Bradford |
| 13/12/25 England League 1 | Bradford | 2-0 HT 0-0 | Reading |
| 16/03/15 England FA Cup | Reading | 3-0 HT 2-0 | Bradford |
| 07/03/15 England FA Cup | Bradford | 0-0 HT 0-0 | Reading |
Standings · England League 1
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheff Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge Utd | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford Utd | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | AFC Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton Albion | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
Common opponents 4 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Reading | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Notts County | 2-0 W | 1-0 W |
| Cambridge Utd | 1-2 L | 1-2 L |
| Mansfield | 5-0 W | 1-0 W |
| Luton | 3-4 L | 1-0 W |
| Record vs common | 2 W 0 D 2 L | 3 W 0 D 1 L |
Better against common opponents: Reading (2 of 4 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Reading
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09 | Wycombe England League 1 |
0-0 | 2-2 | 7 | 5 | D |
| 19/09 | Notts County England League 1 |
0-0 | 2-0 | 4 | 3 | W |
| 12/09 | Cambridge Utd England League 1 |
1-0 | 1-2 | 3 | 3 | L |
| 05/09 | Blackpool England League 1 |
1-0 | 3-1 | 6 | 1 | W |
| 02/09 | Mansfield England League 1 |
3-0 | 5-0 | 5 | 1 | W |
| 22/08 | AFC Wimbledon England League 1 |
0-0 | 0-0 | 7 | 5 | D |
| 15/08 | Luton England League 1 |
3-1 | 3-4 | 5 | 3 | L |
| 02/05 | Blackpool England League 1 |
0-0 | 0-1 | 3 | 1 | L |
| 25/04 | Rotherham England League 1 |
0-1 | 1-1 | 2 | 5 | D |
| 18/04 | Cardiff England League 1 |
0-1 | 1-3 | 7 | 7 | L |
Bradford
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/09 | Luton England League 1 |
1-0 | 1-0 | 3 | 7 | W |
| 12/09 | Notts County England League 1 |
0-0 | 1-0 | 4 | 8 | W |
| 05/09 | Mansfield England League 1 |
1-0 | 1-0 | 4 | 4 | W |
| 01/09 | Cambridge Utd England League 1 |
0-0 | 1-2 | 12 | 1 | L |
| 29/08 | Plymouth England League 1 |
0-1 | 0-2 | 6 | 3 | L |
| 20/08 | Sheff Wed England League 1 |
0-0 | 1-0 | 9 | 2 | W |
| 15/08 | Peterborough England League 1 |
0-0 | 2-0 | 7 | 5 | W |
| 14/05 | Bolton England League 1 |
0-0 | 0-1 | 8 | 1 | L |
| 09/05 | Bolton England League 1 |
0-0 | 0-1 | 4 | 2 | L |
| 02/05 | Exeter England League 1 |
1-0 | 2-1 | 7 | 4 | W |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Reading vs Bradford?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Reading win (38%). Probabilities: Reading 38%, draw 30%, Bradford 32%.
How many goals are expected in Reading vs Bradford?
The model expects 2.26 goals (Reading 1.19 · Bradford 1.07), with a 56% chance of under 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Reading vs Bradford?
The model gives a 51% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.