Reading vs Cardiff City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Reading have now won their last two home matches.
The Royals are also undefeated in four games.
On Saturday, they face a Cardiff side who are coming off the back of a 4-0 defeat to Swansea.
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Laurent has scored two goals in his last three appearances.
The midfielder scored a late equaliser in their crucial clash with Barnsley last weekend.
Match preview: Reading vs Cardiff City betting tips
Reading produced a massive win on Tuesday.
The Royals defeated Stoke 2-1 to boos their hopes of survival.
Paul Ince’s side are now four games unbeaten and have won two of those matches.
They are also nine points clear of the bottom three.
Cardiff City thrashed by Cardiff
Cardiff were thrashed 4-0 by Swansea during midweek.
The Swans claimed a massive win at the Cardiff City Stadium.
The defeat was the first for the Bluebirds in five matches.
Steve Morison’s side have now dropped back into 17th.
CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 29: Detailed view of a Cardiff City corner flag during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Preston North End at Cardiff City Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
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Luton Town vs Reading FC - 1:0
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Reading FC vs West Bromwich Albion - 0:1
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Hull City vs Reading FC - 3:0
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Reading FC vs Swansea City - 4:4
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Sheffield United vs Reading FC - 1:2
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Derby County vs Cardiff City - 0:1
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Cardiff City vs Birmingham City - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - 1:0
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Cardiff City vs Luton Town - 0:1
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Luton Town | 1 - 0 | Reading FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 0 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Hull City | 3 - 0 | Reading FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 4 - 4 | Swansea City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 2 | Reading FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 0 - 1 | Luton Town |
| Reading FC | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 13 | Matches won | 15 |
| 35 | Goal attempts | 93 |
| 13 | Shots on goal | 32 |
| 13 | Shots off goal | 37 |
| 171 | Corner kicks | 180 |
| 6% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 9 | Shots blocked | 24 |
| 71 | Cards given | 107 |
| 83 | Free kicks | 71 |
| 18 | Offsides | 13 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 43 | Goals by foot | 39 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 54 | Goals scored | 50 |
| 87 | Goals conceded | 68 |
| 0 | Shots on post | 2 |
| Reading FC | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Matches | 34 |
| 16 | Home Matches | 18 |
| 18 | Away Matches | 16 |
| 55 | Total Goals | 43 |
| 1.62 | Average Goals Scored | 1.26 |
| 12 | Wins | 8 |
| 8 | Losses | 12 |
| 14 | Draws | 14 |
| April 9, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Reading FC | 1 - 2 | Cardiff City |
| October 2, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 0 - 1 | Reading FC |
| April 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Reading FC | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City |
| September 26, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Cardiff City | 1 - 2 | Reading FC |
| February 4, 2020 | FA Cup 19/20 | Cardiff City | 3 - 3 | Reading FC |
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What time is kick off between Reading FC vs Cardiff City?
14:00, Saturday 09 April 2022
