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EFL Trophy · Group South - 3
Reading
0 - 2Full time
Chelsea U21
Madejski Stadium

Reading vs Chelsea U21 Prediction, Odds & Tips

Our Prediction

Draw No Bet: Home
Odds1.25
74%
Confidence · Good
ReadingDrawChelsea U21
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
77%
BTTS
Yes
66%
Correct score
2-1
7%
HT/FT
1/1
42%
Double chance
12
83%
Avg goals
–
Expected

Match preview

Reading host Chelsea U21 in the EFL Trophy (Group South - 3) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at Madejski Stadium.

This season Reading score 2.2 and concede 1.2 goals a game; Chelsea U21 score 3.0 and concede 1.8.

Our model leans towards Draw No Bet: Home with 74% confidence, priced at 1.25.

Quick answers

Who will win Reading vs Chelsea U21?

Our model gives Reading 62%, the draw 17% and Chelsea U21 21%. Our tip is Draw No Bet: Home (74% confidence).

Will both teams score?

Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 66% confidence.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 77% confidence.

What is the predicted correct score?

Our most likely score is Reading 2 - 1 Chelsea U21. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.

What is the safest bet?

Double chance 12 (Home or Away (12)) has 83% confidence at odds of 1.10.

When is Reading vs Chelsea U21?

Kick-off is Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 18:00 UTC at Madejski Stadium. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.

Match events

  1. 21'Chizaram Ezenwata
  2. 25'Chizaram EzenwataAssist: Leo Black
  3. D. Hicks ⇄ Jerae Jones57'
  4. 62'Kendry Páez ⇄ Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
  5. Josh Knight ⇄ Boyd Beacroft77'
  6. Jacob Brown ⇄ Reece Evans77'
  7. 79'Harrison Bettoni
  8. Randell Williams ⇄ Luke Howard81'
  9. Daniel·Kyerewaa ⇄ Emmanuel Osho81'
  10. 90+2'Harrison Mcmahon
  11. 90+2'Reggie Watson

Match stats

ReadingChelsea U21
Possession
51%49%
Expected goals (xG)
0.751.95
Shots
1117
Shots on target
25
Corners
76
Fouls
188
Offsides
22
Yellow cards
03
Red cards
00
Saves
32
Passes
429422