It’s Reading vs Cardiff on 18.04.2026! We’ve reviewed their head-to-head history and recent games to make predicting the match easier for you. Let’s see which team takes the win!

League One

League One

Reading
18.04.2026-14:00
No final result yet

Cardiff
9
4
2
3
1.3
1
1
1.3
6/9 (66.7%)
5/9 (55.6%)
0/9 (0%)
2 (22.2%)
6/9 (66.7%)
H2H Matches Reading vs Cardiff

Cardiff
2

Reading
1

Cardiff
1

Reading
0

Reading
2

Cardiff
1

Reading
1

Cardiff
2

Cardiff
0

Reading
1

Reading
1

Cardiff
1

Cardiff
1

Reading
2

Cardiff
1

Reading
1

Reading
3

Cardiff
0
Match Facts
- Cardiff are unbeaten in 4 straight matches. Double Chance (X2): 1.20.
- Cardiff matches have gone Under 2.5 in 5 straight. U2.5: 2.25.
1X2 Predictions
| Outcome | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29% | 4.90 |
| X | 24% | 4.15 |
| 2 | 48% | 1.65 |
Over/Under 2.5 Goals Predictions
| Market | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 48% | 1.65 |
| Under 2.5 | 52% | 2.25 |
BTTS Predictions
| Market | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 52% | 1.65 |
| No | 48% | 2.20 |
Reading

Team Form and Performance Overview:
Reading have struggled recently, with only 1 wins in their last 5 games. They’ve also drawn 1 games and suffered 3 losses.
Their matches have been balanced, as 2 out of 5 games saw both teams find the net.
2 matches out of 5 have ended with over 2.5 goals, showing a mix of high and low-scoring games.
Overall, Reading have scored 5 goals and conceded 5 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 11.04.2026 | Doncaster 1 – 0 Reading L |
| 06.04.2026 | Reading 1 – 2 Lincoln L |
| 03.04.2026 | Huddersfield 1 – 1 Reading D |
| 28.03.2026 | Reading 3 – 0 Wigan W |
| 21.03.2026 | Stevenage 1 – 0 Reading L |
Cardiff

Team Form and Performance Overview:
Cardiff have struggled recently, with only 1 wins in their last 5 games. They’ve also drawn 3 games and suffered 1 losses.
Their matches have been balanced, as 2 out of 5 games saw both teams find the net.
Goals have been harder to come by, as only 0 matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
Overall, Cardiff have scored 4 goals and conceded 4 goals in their last 5 matches.
| Date | Match Details |
|---|---|
| 14.04.2026 | Huddersfield 1 – 1 Cardiff D |
| 11.04.2026 | Cardiff 2 – 0 Bolton W |
| 06.04.2026 | Peterborough 1 – 1 Cardiff D |
| 21.03.2026 | Cardiff 0 – 0 Blackpool D |
| 17.03.2026 | Cardiff 0 – 2 Wycombe L |
Standings
| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 79 | 36 | 43 | 93 | WWWWD |
| 2 | Cardiff | 42 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 77 | 43 | 34 | 82 | DWDDL |
| 3 | Bolton | 43 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 64 | 45 | 19 | 73 | WLDWL |
| 4 | Bradford | 42 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 52 | 46 | 6 | 71 | LWWLD |
| 5 | Stockport County | 41 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 50 | 11 | 70 | WDWWD |
| 6 | Stevenage | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 43 | 1 | 67 | LWWDW |
| 7 | Luton | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 59 | 51 | 8 | 64 | WWWDW |
| 8 | Huddersfield | 43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 66 | 57 | 9 | 63 | DDWDL |
| 9 | Plymouth | 42 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 66 | 58 | 8 | 63 | DWLWW |
| 10 | Reading | 43 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 62 | 55 | 7 | 62 | LLDWL |
| 11 | Wycombe | 43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 63 | 51 | 12 | 60 | DLLWL |
| 12 | Barnsley | 41 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 63 | 65 | -2 | 55 | DWLDL |
| 13 | Wigan | 43 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 41 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 50 | 43 | 7 | 54 | DLDWW |
| 15 | Doncaster | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 43 | 64 | -21 | 53 | WLLWW |
| 16 | Peterborough | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 51 | LLDLD |
| 17 | Leyton Orient | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 57 | 66 | -9 | 51 | DLLDD |
| 18 | Burton Albion | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 46 | 56 | -10 | 51 | WDDLW |
| 19 | Blackpool | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 51 | 65 | -14 | 51 | WLWWD |
| 20 | AFC Wimbledon | 43 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 49 | 65 | -16 | 50 | LLLLL |
| 21 | Exeter City | 43 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 47 | 55 | -8 | 47 | DWLDL |
| 22 | Port Vale | 41 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 55 | -22 | 38 | WDWLL |
| 23 | Rotherham | 42 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 65 | -29 | 37 | LLLDL |
| 24 | Northampton | 42 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 35 | 62 | -27 | 35 | LLLLL |
When Reading takes on Cardiff on 18.04.2026, anything can happen! We’ve reviewed their recent performances and head-to-head stats to give you easy tips about what to expect. Let’s see who has the edge!


























