History of the Reading v Middlesbrough fixture
Reading prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the Royals winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in October 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Middlesbrough | 3 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Reading | 0-2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Dec | Reading | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 24 Feb | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Reading | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 19 Aug | Reading | 3 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
The Boro have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Boro, and 10 goals against.
Reading's 48 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 33 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Royals to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Unbeaten run of 5 matches. |
| Middlesbrough | 5 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here