Based on last 50 matches in "England. Championship", up to 08/18/2019
To build a prediction for the Reading - Cardiff match, scheduled for 18 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Reading have played 50 matches, in which they won 10 of them, drew 18 times and lost 22 matches. Cardiff, having played 50 matches, won 29 times, drew 9 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Reading average 1 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Cardiff average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 5 May 2018 at Cardiff's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Reading, both teams scored.
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Reading, a draw was recorded in the second half.
Cardiff does not lose by more than 1 goal in 45 out of 49 last matches.
Cardiff concedes under 2 goals in 40 out of 49 last matches.
Cardiff scoresaway in 9 out of 10 last matches.
Cardiff concedes under 2 goals in 9 out of last 11 away matches.
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the starting lineup, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several players from the first team. Several more Cardiff players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Энди Дэвис (England). Over the last 94 matches, he has shown 326 yellow cards (averaging 3.5 per match) and 16 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 5% of matches (5 out of 94).