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Reading vs Chelsea U21 Predictions

England · EFL Trophy · Tue, 13 Oct 2026 · 19:00 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

England · EFL TrophyTue, 13 Oct 2026

Reading

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Tue, 13 Oct 202619:00

0 : 2

Full timeTip: GG · 1.41

Chelsea U21

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Pre-match win probability

61%Reading21%Draw18%Chelsea U21

Our prediction

GG · Reading

Reading vs Chelsea U21 listed tip from the board.

Odds1.41
Confidence70.92%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Reading 61%
  • Draw 21%
  • Chelsea U21 18%

Board tips

Betting Tips

  • Both Team To ScoreGGOdds 1.4171%Lost
  • corners ouOver 6.5Odds 2.1846%Lost

Season statistics

EFL Trophy · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

ReadingChelsea U21
Goals scored (avg)
1.62.5
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
0.91.9

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Reading4W 3D 2L in last 9
  • 31 OctPlymouth0 – 0ReadingD
  • 24 OctReading2 – 1BarnsleyW
  • 21 OctReading1 – 0Leyton OrientW
  • 17 OctWigan1 – 0ReadingL
  • 10 OctMilton Keynes Dons1 – 5ReadingW
  • 3 OctReading1 – 1BradfordD
  • 26 SeptWycombe2 – 2ReadingD
  • 19 SeptReading2 – 0Notts CountyW
  • 15 SeptReading1 – 2BrentfordL
Chelsea U214W 2D 2L in last 8
  • 24 OctChelsea U212 – 2Liverpool U21D
  • 16 OctStoke City U211 – 2Chelsea U21W
  • 19 SeptChelsea U213 – 1Fulham U21W
  • 15 SeptWycombe2 – 1Chelsea U21L
  • 12 SeptArsenal U211 – 4Chelsea U21W
  • 31 AugChelsea U215 – 4West Ham United U21W
  • 25 AugBristol Rovers2 – 2Chelsea U21D
  • 21 AugAFC Bournemouth U212 – 1Chelsea U21L
H2H
Head to headNo previous meetings found between these sides.

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

No over/under prices stored.

Match result

Reading1.49
Draw4.33
Chelsea U215.06

No BTTS prices stored.

No double chance prices stored.

Reading

Chance61%
Odds1.49

Draw

Chance21%
Odds4.33

Chelsea U21

Chance18%
Odds5.06

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: GG at 1.41

ReadingChelsea U21
Recent form52%48%
Attack39%61%
Defence66%34%
Goals model39%61%
Overall77%23%

Trends

Trend · EFL Trophy

Reading scored 1.6 per game in the last 9.

Trend · EFL Trophy

Reading conceded 0.9 per game in the last 9.

Trend · EFL Trophy

Failed to score in 2 of those 9.

Trend · EFL Trophy

Kept a clean sheet in 3 of those 9.

Reading vs Chelsea U21: prediction & preview

England · EFL Trophy · Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Reading meet Chelsea U21 in the England, EFL Trophy on 13 October 2026 at 19:00 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 0–2.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Reading at 1.49. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 61% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Reading vs Chelsea U21 FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Reading vs Chelsea U21 match?

Kickoff is 19:00 on 13 October 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Reading vs Chelsea U21?

Reading is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.49. The margin-adjusted share is about 61%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over and under 2.5 prices are not stored for this match.

Do both teams score on this match?

A both-teams-to-score price is not stored for this match.