Reading v Brentford

Carabao Cup
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When and where is Reading v Brentford in Carabao Cup Is the match on? Here you’ll find the kick-off time, the free AI prediction (1X2), expected goals (xG), form from the last 10 matches, the head-to-head record and the probable starting line-ups. See the match prediction or the full fixture list.

Prediction and probabilities: Reading v Brentford

What the models say

2 of 3 models lean towards Away win · Brentford (average probability 40.1%).
Model 1 · Reading X 2 · Brentford Pick
ELO + Poisson 36.8% 25.6% 37.7% Away win · Brentford
Pro AI (XGBoost) 41.5% 20.8% 37.7% Home win · Reading
Data Providers 10.0% 45.0% 45.0% Away win · Brentford
Consensus 29.4% 30.5% 40.1% Away win · Brentford
Provider tip: Combo Winner : Brentford and +2.5 goals · Model probabilities are informational - not betting advice. 18+ · Methodology

Bookmaker odds

The bookmakers are offering average odds of 8.72 on a Reading win, 5.28 on the draw and 1.32 on a Brentford win.
Market Avg odds Best Market % Model %
Reading win 8.72 10.00 Bet365 11.5% 41.5%
Draw 5.28 5.56 Pinnacle 18.9% 20.8%
Brentford win 1.32 1.34 1xBet 75.8% 37.7%
Over 2.5 goals 1.38 1.40 Bet365 72.5% 63.4%
Under 2.5 goals 2.85 2.93 Pinnacle 35.1% 36.7%
Both teams to score - Yes 1.64 1.67 Bet365 61% 61.3%
Both teams to score - No 2.14 2.20 William Hill 46.7% 38.7%
Updated: 11.09.2026 17:38 · Average odds across 6 bookmakers. Informational data - not an invitation to bet and not advice. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.

Form and head-to-head: Reading v Brentford

Reading

LWWWD

Brentford

DDDWW

Carabao Cup standings

Standings are not available for this competition.

Match information: Reading v Brentford

Kick-off
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Competition
Carabao Cup
Round
Round of 32
City
Reading
Surface
grass
Capacity
24,161