Wrexham vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Sep 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Wrexham vs Reading

Championship club Wrexham host League One team Reading in this EFL Cup third round match at The Racecourse, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Red Dragons Stand Out as a Value Bet

Wrexham can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Reading. The odds of -152 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

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Reading Beat Wrexham Last Time Out

Wrexham won last time out by a 3-2 scoreline. It was away from home against Norwich City at Carrow Road in the Championship. The Red Dragons ended up with just 38% possession and had eight shots on target, while Josh Windass bagged two goals and Ryan Longman scored the other.

Reading claimed a 2-1 League One home win over Leyton Orient at Select Car Leasing Stadium in their previous game.

In their last EFL Cup games, Wrexham won 3-2 when travelling to Preston North End, with Reading landing a 2-1 home win over AFC Wimbledon.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading beat Wrexham in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-0 League One home win at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Confirmed Lineups

Wrexham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Callum Burton (GK), Lewis Brunt, Dan Scarr, Callum Doyle, Ryan Barnett, Matthew James, George Thomason, James McClean, Elliot Lee, Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith.

Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens (GK), Kelvin Abrefa, Michael Stickland, Matty Jacob, Andre Garcia, Ben Elliot, Charlie Savage, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kamari Doyle, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Mark O'Mahony.

Wrexham vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Wrexham vs Reading betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Wrexham are currently priced at -152. We think they can secure a victory in this EFL Cup match and the hosts looks a value play.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest EFL Cup form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Wrexham vs Reading EFL Cup & league stats:

• Wrexham have won 3 of their last 5 games.

Wrexham to Win Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wrexham 2 - 0 Reading

There’s the option to wager on Wrexham to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Windass to Score +195

Josh Windass (Wrexham) has scored three goals in his past four matches. We’ll take a chance at +195 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Josh Windass Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+450

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Wrexham vs Reading Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving Wrexham Plenty of Respect

Some will want to go ahead and back Wrexham at -164 to win this EFL Cup encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 62% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Reading.

Wrexham winning by one goal means that the Asian Handicap -1 selection would get a full refund. However, you would get paid out at -106 if they manage to beat Reading by two or more.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+325

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+143

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-526

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+260

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-106

2 Hcp +1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+106

Sam Smith is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +140 available that Sam Smith finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +370.

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

First

+140

Anytime

+370

Ryan Hardie (Wrexham)

First

+150

Anytime

+380

Jay Rodríguez (Wrexham)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

First

+200

Anytime

+460

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Elliot Lee (Wrexham)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+275

Anytime

+600

Liberato Cacace (Wrexham)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Ryan Longman (Wrexham)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Andy Cannon (Wrexham)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

George Thomason (Wrexham)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

James McClean (Wrexham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Conor Coady (Wrexham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Dan Scarr (Wrexham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

George Dobson (Wrexham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Wrexham Stats

Reading Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 6 matches
• 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 3 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.83 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 6 matches
• An average of 1.67 goals scored and 2.67 conceded in the previous 3 home matches
• An average of 3.83 goals per game in the previous 6 matches
• An average of 4.33 goals per game in the previous 3 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 6 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 3 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 6 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 3 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Wrexham vs Reading Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Wrexham vs Reading team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup together with updated injury news.