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15:00 • GW 13

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Cardiff host Reading in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Cardiff have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 8.9 fouls over their last 10 outings. Cardiff's offensive output is strong, averaging 5.4 shots on target, putting pressure on Reading's defensive line. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Cardiff and Reading to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls20.9
Goal Potential~ 2.7 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

CardiffReading
Goals
3.0
1.0
Shots
15.0
15.0
Shots on Target
9.0
7.0
Fouls
11.0
6.0
Yellow Cards
4.0
3.0
Corners
9.0
7.0
Possession
63%
37%

Cardiff vs Reading Match Recap

Final result analysis for this League One encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Cardiff

2

Final Score

Reading

1

Overall Possession

Car

56%

Rea

44%

11Shots26
3Shots on Target10
11Fouls Committed26
4Corners10
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
2Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 11 fouls for Cardiff. Compared to their season average of 8.9, this performance was more aggressive than projected.

In the booking department, 1 yellows were shown to the home side.Reading recorded 0 cards, against a historical average of 2.0.

Referee Impact Recap

Lee Swabey, England oversaw a match with 1 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the League One.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 20.9 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Match Result Synchronized: 2:23:46 AM • 2025/26 Season Coverage Active.

1.40Goals For1.20
0.60Goals Conceded1.40
21.00Shots For10.00
6.00Shots On Target3.20
10.20Corners3.80
11.80Fouls Committed11.40
2.60Yellow Cards2.00

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
W. Fish
1.00
0.40
2
-
-
D. Lawlor
1.00
0.20
2
-
-
P. Ng
1.40
1.00
1
-
-
J. Bagan
1.20
0.20
1
-
-
R. Kpakio
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
C. Scanlon
0.40
0.80
0
-
-
C. Chambers
0.40
0.60
0
-
-
J. Daland
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
N. Trott
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
A. Robertson
1.00
1.00
1
0.20
-
Cian Ashford
0.00
1.20
0
0.20
-
R. Colwill
1.00
0.20
0
0.00
-
R. Wintle
0.20
0.40
2
0.40
-
D. Turnbull
0.80
0.20
1
0.00
-
O. Tanner
1.00
0.00
0
0.00
-
J. Colwill
0.40
0.40
2
0.00
-
C. Willock
0.40
0.40
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
O. Kellyman
1.20
2.00
0.40
0.20
-
C. Robinson
0.80
1.20
0.20
0.20
-
K. Etete
0.60
1.00
0.00
0.20
-
Y. Salech
0.40
0.60
0.20
0.00
-
I. Davies
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
F. Burns
0.80
0.40
3
-
-
P. O'Connor
1.20
1.80
2
-
-
K. Abrefa
0.80
0.80
2
-
-
A. Ahmed
1.40
0.20
1
-
-
M. Jacob
0.40
0.60
1
-
-
J. Dorsett
0.40
1.60
1
-
-
D. Williams
0.60
0.60
0
-
-
A. Garcia
0.20
0.40
0
-
-
Joel Pereira
0.00
0.20
0
-
-
A. Yiadom
0.00
0.80
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
C. Savage
1.80
1.20
2
0.00
-
B. Elliott
1.80
1.00
1
0.00
-
L. Wing
1.20
0.60
1
0.00
-
R. Nyambe
1.20
0.40
0
0.00
-
R. Williams
0.40
1.20
0
0.00
-
L. Fraser
1.00
0.20
0
0.00
-
H. Roberts
0.40
0.40
0
0.00
-
K. Doyle
0.00
0.40
0
0.20
-
M. Ritchie
0.20
0.20
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
J. Marriott
1.20
2.00
0.80
0.00
-
K. Ehibhatiomhan
1.00
1.20
0.40
0.00
-
D. Kyerewaa
0.40
1.00
0.20
0.00
-
P. Lane
0.20
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
W. Keane
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
K. Young
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
Mark O’Mahony
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
Mamadi Camará
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
S. Patton
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Cardiff come into this League One fixture averaging 18.9 shots, 8.9 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Reading are returning 9.5 shots, 12.0 fouls, and 2.0 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the League One fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for Lee Swabey, England to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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