Reading vs Chelsea U21 prediction
EFL Trophy · Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 18:00 UTC · Madejski Stadium, Reading
Our prediction
Our model's pick: Reading to win.
Reading58%
Draw23%
Chelsea U2119%
Most likely score: 2–0
- Under 2.5 goals57%
- Not both teams to score62%
- Double chance: Reading or draw81%
Match preview
Reading host Chelsea U21 in a EFL Trophy match on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC at Madejski Stadium. Our model makes Reading the favourite, with a 58% chance of winning, against 23% for the draw and 19% for Chelsea U21. The most likely scoreline is 2–0. Reading have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5. Chelsea U21 have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5.
Reading: last 5 results
- Wat Milton Keynes Dons5–1
- Dvs Bradford1–1
- Dat Wycombe2–2
- Wvs Notts County2–0
- Lvs Brentford1–2
Chelsea U21: last 5 results
- Wvs Fulham U213–1
- Lat Wycombe1–2
- Wat Arsenal U214–1
- Wvs West Ham United U215–4
- Dat Bristol Rovers2–2
18+. Predictions are statistical estimates for information and entertainment, not betting advice; no outcome is guaranteed. Kick-off Tue 13 Oct 18:00 UTC.