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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Reading vs Cardiff
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Reading vs Cardiff: result and report
Reading were beaten 2-1 at home by Cardiff on Saturday 9 April 2022 (Championship). Reading went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Cardiff came back to win it.
Reading and Cardiff have met 23 times since January 2012: Reading have won seven, Cardiff have taken eight and eight were drawn. Our Reading vs Cardiff prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Cardiff away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +48Cardiff
- Venue edge
- +69Cardiff
| ReadingHome | Rating | CardiffAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,425 | Overall | 1,473 |
| 1,462 | Match venue | 1,530 |
| 1,462 | At home | 1,471 |
| 1,440 | Away | 1,530 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,451 | Attack | 1,453 |
| 1,442 | Defence | 1,504 |
| 1,495 | Home attack | 1,440 |
| 1,425 | Away attack | 1,503 |
| 1,458 | Home defence | 1,545 |
| 1,479 | Away defence | 1,495 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,638 | Goal environment | 1,522 |
| 1,492 | Home goals | 1,470 |
| 1,647 | Away goals | 1,552 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,476 | Close games | 1,478 |
| 1,403 | Winning margin | 1,461 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Cardiff away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.