FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Fulham fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Fulham at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Royals have recorded 9 wins, and Fulham have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2007, the Royals carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 03 NovFulham3 - 1ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sat 14 AprReading1-0FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 25 NovFulham0 - 1ReadingPREM
1998/1999Mon 05 AprReading0 - 1FulhamLGE1
1998/1999Tue 23 FebFulham3 - 1ReadingLGE1
1993/1994Sun 30 JanFulham1 - 0ReadingLGE1
1993/1994Tue 11 JanFulham1 - 0ReadingASSM

Recent respective form guides

Reading have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. Cottagers have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Reading are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 33 matches. Fulham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 24 points from their 33 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading63126610
Fulham61235115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading are not exactly setting the world alight at Madejski Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Fulham in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Fulham Not won in previous 15 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.