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Reading vs Bradford Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.16 expected goals for Reading and 0.99 for Bradford, a combined total of 2.15. That distribution gives Reading the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 36% for over 2.5 goals and 43% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
69.0% probability
Expected goals
1.16 – 0.99
Model version
poisson-market-v1
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Reading home form
10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Bradford away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Reading to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 40% / 29% / 31% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.16 goals for Reading and 0.99 for Bradford, a combined 2.15 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
69%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
60%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–013.5%
- 1–113.4%
- 0–011.6%
- 0–111.5%
- 2–07.8%
Odds vs model — value finder
Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 10.2%), compared with our model probability.
Best value: Both teams to score — No at 1.95 (model 56.9% vs market 47.3%, edge +9.6 pts).
| Market | Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Fair odds | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | NoValue | 1.95 | 47.3% | 56.9% | 1.76 | +9.6 |
| Double chance | Draw/Away | 1.60 | 59.0% | 60.4% | 1.66 | +1.4 |
| Match result | Home | 2.30 | 39.4% | 39.6% | 2.53 | +0.2 |
| Match result | Draw | 3.10 | 29.3% | 29.4% | 3.40 | +0.1 |
| Match result | Away | 2.90 | 31.3% | 31.0% | 3.23 | -0.3 |
| Double chance | Home/Away | 1.33 | 71.0% | 70.6% | 1.42 | -0.4 |
| Double chance | Home/Draw | 1.35 | 70.0% | 69.0% | 1.45 | -1.0 |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.75 | 52.7% | 43.1% | 2.32 | -9.6 |
Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Recent form
Reading
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Bradford · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Wycombe · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Notts County · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-15T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Brentford · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Cambridge United · 1-2 (L)
Bradford
- 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Rotherham · 4-0 (W)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Reading · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-22T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle United U21 · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Luton · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Notts County · 1-0 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | Bradford | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Reading | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 15 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 8 | Oxford United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| 9 | Stevenage | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 10 | Burton Albion | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| 11 | AFC Wimbledon | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 |
| 12 | Leyton Orient | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 13 | Luton | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 11 |
| 15 | Wycombe | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -6 | 10 |
| 16 | Doncaster | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 17 | Leicester | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 8 |
| 19 | Barnsley | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 20 | Peterborough | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 21 | Bromley | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 22 | Notts County | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 | Milton Keynes Dons | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -6 | 6 |
| 24 | Wigan | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 4 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 69.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 43% and over 2.5 goals at 36%.
A 69% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.