Reading vs Bradford City: match statistics
Reading presents solid home form with 47% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+5) at their own stadium. The hosts show stability in their last five home matches with a series containing wins and draws. Bradford City struggles on away trips, where they lose as many as 44% of matches and hold a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors have recorded only one draw and four losses in their last five away matches, evidencing poor disposition away from home. Reading has the advantage in ball possession (50% vs 48%) and better scoring efficiency on their own turf. Considering all statistics, the hosts have a realistic chance of gaining three points, although Bradford City shows better form overall in the last five matches, which could make the match competitive.
Reading vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading played against Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Reading has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Bradford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.30. Bradford City scores 1.27 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Reading's games and 55% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.29 per game. Reading takes 11.4 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Bradford City, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Reading presents solid home form with 47% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+5) at their own stadium. The hosts show stability in their last five home matches with a series containing wins and draws. Bradford City struggles on away trips, where they lose as many as 44% of matches and hold a negative goal difference (-8). The visitors have recorded only one draw and four losses in their last five away matches, evidencing poor disposition away from home. Reading has the advantage in ball possession (50% vs 48%) and better scoring efficiency on their own turf. Considering all statistics, the hosts have a realistic chance of gaining three points, although Bradford City shows better form overall in the last five matches, which could make the match competitive.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Reading | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bradford City is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Reading · 1.8 pts / game - Bradford City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reading is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Reading · 1.27 goals / game - Bradford City
Bradford City is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Reading · 1.09 goals / game - Bradford City
Reading scores in 91% of games (30 of 33 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 meczów).
Bradford City scores in 82% of games (27 of 33 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Reading
Over / Under - Bradford City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reading is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Reading · 1.3 pts / game - Bradford City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Reading
Bradford City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Reading | Liga | Bradford City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 52% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 70% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Reading's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bradford City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Reading vs Bradford City?
The EFL League One match finished Reading 2:1 Bradford City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Bradford City?
Reading score 1.45 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.27. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Reading's matches and 55% of Bradford City's.
What form are Reading and Bradford City in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Bradford City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Bradford City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Reading vs Bradford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.