Wrexham vs Reading F.C. Prediction: Reading’s Cup Run Of Fortune May Come To An End

Wrexham vs Reading: Prediction for the Match on September 23, 2025

Prediction for the Round 3 of the English League Cup fixture between EFL Championship side Wrexham A.F.C and EFL League One’s Reading Football Club slated for the 23rd of September, 2025.

Below is a preview of the team statistics, emerging lineups, Head to head comparisons, trends and several betting tips are available below.

🏠 Wrexham A.F.C Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DWWLW

Cup Form: WW

Wrexham’s cup run saw them edge trample on the Hull City Boys after a six-goal thriller in standard time, which saw the two sides split the scores equally to warrant penalties, which they greased over with an eventual 5-3 shoot-out outcome. They moved up the ladder to face Preston North End in the next fixture in another goal fest, winning in normal time to a 3-2 scoreboard reading - courtesy of a conclusive goal after two minutes of additional time.

In an earlier 2-nil defeat in March this year, Wrexham lost to Reading and will be looking to fulfill the grudge in an exact coin. Their modus operandi has been an all-out attack, so it is expected that they score as many goals since for the most part, home advantage will hold supreme on their grounds.

🏁Wrexham: Lineup

Phil Parkinson will be looking to repeat the winning lineup deployed at Carrow Road last week, which earned them the victory over Norwich City. Although he mostly experiments with the midfield by moving players around, his three-defender approach indicates the willingness to sacrifice some pawns to win the queen.

Josh Windass was the center of the masterpiece last week, scoring a brace against Norwich to give them the much-needed advantage.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Okonkwo, Doyle-Hyam-Cleworth, Longman-Sheaf-Dobson-Kabore, O’Brien-Windass, Moore

Head Coach: Phil Parkinson

Out: Nil

✈️Reading F.C: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WWLLW

Cup Form: WW

Reading’s winning streak in the Cup tournament so far has been nothing but fortunate, beating Championship side Portsmouth F.C 2-1 in the opener before edging on to truncate AFC Wimbledon's Cup ambition in the next game, with an identical 2-1 full-time score.

Enthusiasm which to a large extent boils from the recent 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient fuels in the home camp, and the guests brim with the incumbent confidence of a recent win over Wrexham earlier this year.

While pessimistic projections are proffered for the visitors, they have been the winning underdog two times in a row, knocking off teams in much elite tiers. Whether it is Lady Luck’s run, or a simple decisive twist that falls onto their laps, ninety minutes will be the decisive determinant on a probable progress or an abrupt conclusion to what many have described as a fluke run.

🏁Reading F.C: Lineup

Unlike the brash approach proffered by the hosts, Reading prefers a stable 4-3-3 lineup, working the flanks and compressing the midfield. The use of a center target man supported by two wingers also aids their forward play. Paddy Lane picked a knock in the win against Leyton Orient and was replaced by Kelvin Ehibatiomhan. Goalie Joel Ferreira also did a nice job fending off the opposition while buying his team valuable time for a possible comeback. Daniel Kyerwaa will also be sidelined due to an injury picked in the same game against Leyton Orient. The 23-year old will be replaced by 36-year old Matt Richie.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Pereira, Dorsett-Williams-Burns-Ahmed, Savage-Wing-Fraser, Ritchie-Mariott-Kelvin

👤 Head Coach: Noel Hunt

⛔ Out: Kyerewaa (Injured), Paddy Lane (injured)

🤝Wrexham vs Reading F.C. Head-to-Head Statistics

The two sides have a win each from the most recent two encounters - No stalemates.

📈 Wrexham vs Reading F.C. Betting Trends

Goals For Wrexham: Wrexham is a high scoring team, and have shown scoring consistency over their last ten games. Pick the home over 1.5 goal option at 1.17 odds from 1xbet

The BTTS-NO option: The last two meetings between the sides produced the BTTS-NO option. Bet on this pick at 2.07 odds from Betway.

The O1.5 goal option: From recent meetings, there is a 100% chance that the resultant outcome will produce at least two goals. Pick this betting tip at 1.21 odds from Betway.

No Stalemate So Far: The last two meetings between the sides have not produced a tie. Pick the Home/Away option at 1.25 odds from Bet365.

🎯 Wrexham vs Reading F.C. Match Prediction 23 September 2025

While the bias to progress shines brighter on the hosts, the visitors have also shown that they have what it takes to be the winning side. Proven from the most recent games that goal-scoring is not a problem for either side, gritty common sense dictates that attacking options from the bookmakers should be explored.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 My prediction is for Under 10.5 Corner kicks at 1.66 odds from Bet365. This is because the majority of their game play stays in the midfield. Caution will also be applied by the two sides not to over commit.

🔥 A smart betting tip here will be a 1X and Total Under 3.5 goals-YES at 1.93 odds from 1xbet. This is because, although I expect the two sides to find the back of the net, Wrexham enjoys home advantage and pitch familiarity. They also play in front of an extremely supportive fan base - hence the insistence on a win/Draw. The last two meetings against the sides have produced less than four goals.

🔥 Lastly, I will consider a direct victory for the homers at 1.66 odds from Betway.