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Reading prepare to entertain Manchester United at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Half of the previous meetings have ended in defeat for Royals.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Man. Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Royals in a F.A. Cup match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sun 12 Aug | Man. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Reading | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 27 Feb | Reading | 2-3 | Man. Utd. | FAC |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Feb | Man. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Reading | FAC |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 30 Dec | Man. Utd. | 3 - 2 | Reading | PREM |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 23 Sep | Reading | 1 - 1 | Man. Utd. | PREM |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 27 Jan | Reading | 0 - 3 | Man. Utd. | FAC |
| 1970/1971 | Sat 01 Aug | Reading | 2 - 3 | Man. Utd. | INVC |
Recent respective form guides
Reading have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Royals's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
The Red Devils 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 9 goals for the Red Devils, and 3 goals against.
Reading see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 22 points from their 22 games played so far, Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 51 points from the 22 games played.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Reading | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 2 |
| Man. Utd. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 15 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Royals of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Man. Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Reading | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Man. Utd. | 5 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 8 outings ago. |