Reading vs Bradford City — prediction and preview

Reading host Bradford City in League One on 3 October. Reading have won one, drawn one, and lost one of their last three matches, while Bradford City have won all three of their most recent fixtures.

Reading's recent form includes a 2-2 draw away at Wycombe Wanderers, a 2-0 home win against Notts County, and a 1-2 home loss to Brentford, scoring five goals and conceding four. Bradford City have won their last three games, beating Newcastle United U21 2-1 at home, Luton Town 1-0 away, and Notts County 1-0 away, scoring four goals and conceding one. In 14 head-to-head meetings, Reading have won five and Bradford City have won four, with five draws. Reading are managed by Leam Richardson and have a squad market value of EUR 11.6 million. Bradford City are managed by Graham Alexander and have a squad market value of EUR 11.18 million. Reading's recent transfers include Jamie Reid joining from Stevenage, while Bradford City have seen Corey O'Keeffe join from Barnsley.

Reading v Bradford City — key numbers
MetricReadingBradford City
Recent form1W 1D 1L3W 0D 0L
Squad market valueEUR 11.6mEUR 11.18m
Previous meetings (14, 5 draws)5 wins4 wins

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