FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Bristol City fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Bristol City at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, Royals have recorded 18 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in February 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 19 DecBristol City1 - 1ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Sat 21 FebReading0-2Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 01 NovBristol City1 - 4ReadingCHMP
2001/2002Sat 30 MarBristol City3 - 3ReadingLGE1
2001/2002Sat 10 NovReading3 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
2000/2001Fri 23 MarReading1 - 3Bristol CityLGE1
2000/2001Sat 21 OctBristol City4 - 0ReadingLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Reading have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Royals, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Reading, Bristol City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Robins have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Reading find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 33 matches. Bristol City's 45 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6402171012
Bristol City6222698

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading may be coming up against a decent side in Bristol City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Royals. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Reading 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Bristol City No sequences of note