Reading Vs Chelsea U21

Reading Vs Chelsea U21 Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

EFL Trophy

Reading

7:00 PM

Oct 13th

Chelsea U21

Prediction Odds Confidence

Over 2.5 1.36

74%

Reading: Matches Played 10

4 Wins

In last 10 games

4 Losses

In last 10 games

2 Draws

In last 10 games

Chelsea U21: Matches Played 10

5 Wins

In last 10 games

3 Losses

In last 10 games

2 Draws

In last 10 games

Home Draw Away

35% 1.57

35% 4.00

30% 4.20

Teams Head to Head Matches

H2H

No head-to-head data yet.

Last Matches (Reading)

17 October 2026 • League One

Wigan

1 0

Reading

13 October 2026 • EFL Trophy

Reading

0 2

Chelsea U21

10 October 2026 • League One

Milton Keynes Dons

1 5

Reading

3 October 2026 • League One

Reading

1 1

Bradford

26 September 2026 • League One

Wycombe

2 2

Reading

19 September 2026 • League One

Reading

2 0

Notts County

15 September 2026 • League Cup

Reading

1 2

Brentford

12 September 2026 • League One

Cambridge United

2 1

Reading

5 September 2026 • League One

Reading

3 1

Blackpool

2 September 2026 • League One

Reading

5 0

Mansfield Town

Last Matches (Chelsea U21)

24 October 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Chelsea U21

2 2

Liverpool U21

16 October 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Stoke City U21

1 2

Chelsea U21

13 October 2026 • EFL Trophy

Reading

0 2

Chelsea U21

19 September 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Chelsea U21

3 1

Fulham U21

15 September 2026 • EFL Trophy

Wycombe

2 1

Chelsea U21

12 September 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Arsenal U21

1 4

Chelsea U21

31 August 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Chelsea U21

5 4

West Ham United U21

21 August 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

AFC Bournemouth U21

2 1

Chelsea U21

21 July 2026 • Friendlies Clubs

Chelsea U21

0 0

Cardiff City U21

1 May 2026 • Premier League 2 Division One

Chelsea U21

1 3

Tottenham Hotspur U21

League Table

# Team GP W D L G GD P Form

No standings available yet.

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Top Scorers Table

Player Names Matches Goals

No top scorers yet.

Betting Markets & Predictions

Model expected goals: 3.5

Line	Over	Under
0.5 goals	97%	3%
1.5 goals	86.4%	13.6%
2.5 goals	67.9%	32.1%
3.5 goals	46.3%	53.7%

Model estimate from each team's season scoring and conceding rates.

Model Comparison

Predicted winner: Reading

Advice: Double chance : Reading or draw

Expected goals: 3.5

Form 50% / 50%

Attack 33% / 67%

Defence 80% / 20%

Poisson 58% / 42%

Overall 55.3% / 44.8%

Recent Goal Lines

Hit-rate over each team's last 6 matches.

Over 1.5

Reading 5/6

Chelsea U21 6/6

Over 2.5

Reading 2/6

Chelsea U21 5/6

Over 3.5

Reading 2/6

Chelsea U21 3/6

BTTS (Yes)

Reading 3/6

Chelsea U21 5/6

Goals By Time Period

Reading

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76+

Chelsea U21

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76+

Average Event Minute

Reading

First goal scored: 50' First goal conceded: 48' First card: 44'

Chelsea U21

First goal scored: 35' First goal conceded: 46' First card: 69'

Season Statistics

	Reading	Chelsea U21
Form	W	WL
Played	1	2
Wins	1	1
Draws	0	0
Losses	0	1
Goals for (avg)	2	2
Goals against (avg)	1	2
Clean sheets	0	0
Failed to score	0	0
Biggest win streak	1	1

Shots & Passes

Per-game averages over the last 6 matches.

Reading

Total shots 14.8

Blocked 5.3

46% off target 54% on target

70% inside box 30% outside box

Total passes 367.5

Accurate passes 285.2 (26%)

Possession 48%

Chelsea U21

Total shots 12.5

Blocked 4

42% off target 58% on target

64% inside box 36% outside box

Total passes 425

Accurate passes 353.5 (44%)

Possession 47%

Upcoming Fixtures Difficulty

Reading

H · 21 Oct

Leyton Orient

Unrated

H · 24 Oct

Barnsley

Unrated

A · 31 Oct

Plymouth

Unrated

A · 4 Nov

Oxford United

Unrated

A · 10 Nov

Bristol Rovers

Unrated

A · 14 Nov

Stockport County

Unrated

H · 21 Nov

Bromley

Unrated

A · 28 Nov

Sheffield Wednesday

Unrated

Chelsea U21

A · 8 Nov

Tottenham Hotspur U21

Unrated

A · 27 Nov

Norwich City U21

Unrated

H · 11 Dec

Wolves U21

Unrated

A · 21 Dec

Leicester City U21

Unrated

H · 8 Jan

Sunderland U21

Unrated

A · 15 Jan

West Bromwich Albion U21

Unrated

H · 22 Jan

Nottingham Forest U21

Unrated

H · 5 Feb

Brentford U21

Unrated

Reading vs Chelsea U21 Prediction & Tips

Reading takes on Chelsea U21 in the England EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Reading have won 1 and drawn 0 of their 1 league games this season, while Chelsea U21 have 1 wins and 0 draws from 2.

Our model favours Reading as the more likely side (35% home, 35% draw, 30% away). Expected goals for the game come out around 3.5, with both teams to score rated at 67.2%. The published tip for this match is Over 2.5 at a 74% win probability.

Published by

Goodluck Basil

Football Analyst & Predictor

Reading vs Chelsea U21 FAQs

When is the match between Reading and Chelsea U21? +

The match between Reading and Chelsea U21 is scheduled for Tue, 13th Oct 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Which league is this match in? +

England EFL Trophy

How accurate is the prediction for this match? +

The prediction for this match is based on statistical analysis and the available football data.

Is the prediction for this match 100% guaranteed? +

Of course not. There is no way to predict football matches with a 100% guarantee. The result can still be unpredictable despite all the analysis, statistics, and data behind it. Check the win probability shown for this match above and be guided by our disclaimer.

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Match Preview

Reading vs Chelsea U21 Prediction & Match Preview

League: England : EFL Trophy

Date: Tue, Oct 13th 2026

Venue: Madejski Stadium,