Reading host Brentford at Madejski Stadium, Reading, Berkshire on Tuesday, Sep 15 at 9:00 PM in the EFL Cup – Round 3.

Despite playing at home, Reading face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Brentford have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Brentford won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Reading a slight edge, but Brentford are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.