EFL Cup: Wrexham vs Reading – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the EFL Cup game between Wrexham and Reading who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

This will be the first time that Wrexham face Reading lately, as the teams have not shared a spot in the same division in this century.

Team form: Wrexham vs Reading

Wrexham Form

Wrexham beat Millwall by 0-2, lost 1-3 against Queens Park Rangers, before defeating Norwich 2-3. Wrexham claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the EFL Cup. They also drew zero and lost four, scored 18 goals and conceded 22.

Reading Form

Two victories are what Reading have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Port Vale 1-0. This was followed by a 3-2 defeat against Barnsley, before winning again 2-1 against Leyton Orient. Reading claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the EFL Cup, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in 23 goals, whilst conceding 17.

Betting facts for Wrexham and Reading

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Wrexham and Reading. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Wrexham vs Reading

Having scored just once lately in the EFL Cup, Elliot Lee will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Reading hope Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of five EFL Cup goals in his last six EFL Cup games.

Betting markets: Wrexham vs Reading

Full-time result

Wrexham claimed four wins, drew four and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Reading won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Reading scored at least once in their previous 9 matches.

Both teams to score

Wrexham scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Reading scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Wrexham played. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Reading played. Wrexham probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Tuesday, as Reading managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Wrexham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Reading, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.5 times goals per game themselves. Wrexham were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches. Reading scored at least once in their previous 9 matches on the bounce.