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Swindon vs Reading

England England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 County Ground, Swindon
Our Tip

Match Events

11' Event
Ehibhatiomhan P.
24' Event
Palmer O.
36' Event
Ward L.
Own Goal

AI Match Summary

This match ends 3-2, with Swindon advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

4%
Swindon
6%
Draws
90%
Reading
Draw rate projection: 6% Favored: Reading

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Swindon haven't matched Reading's recent run of results.
  • 90% — that's where the model lands on Reading taking it.
  • Reading arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Reading, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Reading have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Swindon Clean Sheet 13%
Reading Clean Sheet 14%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Swindon Reading
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 10 12
Draws 5 7
Losses 13 9
Goals Scored 1.13 1.25
Goals Conceded 2.13 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.13 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 2, 2025 EFL Trophy
Swindon vs Reading
3:2
Jul 15, 2025 Club Friendly
Reading vs Swindon
2:1
Oct 10, 2023 EFL Trophy
Reading vs Swindon
5:0
Jul 19, 2016 Club Friendly
Swindon vs Reading
1:2
Jul 30, 2011 Club Friendly
Swindon vs Reading
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Swindon Compare

Top Goalscorer Ehibhatiomhan P.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Palmer O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Reading Compare

Top Goalscorer Marriott J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Swindon 10 / 100
Reading 84 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Swindon Reading

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick REA Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Swindon found the back of the net in 89% of recent matches (28 games).

Games between these two average 3.80 goals.

Defensive concern: Reading conceded in 79% of 28 recent games.

Recent resilience: Swindon stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Swindon VS Reading
1.13 Goals Scored 1.25
2.13 Goals Conceded 1
75% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 38%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Swindon

(Home)
28 Jul
Swindon
2 : 1
Leyton Orient
25 Jul
Swindon
1 : 3
Bristol City
18 Jul
Crystal Palace
5 : 1
Swindon
14 Jul
Swindon
0 : 1
Chippenham Town
04 Jul
Swindon
4 : 0
Swindon Supermarine
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Reading

(Away)
28 Jul
Newport
0 : 4
Reading
25 Jul
Woking
0 : 2
Reading
17 Jul
Getafe
1 : 0
Reading
11 Jul
Farnborough
1 : 2
Reading
02 May
Reading
0 : 1
Blackpool
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
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League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
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League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
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League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)