FootyMAD's Tottenham Hotspur match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Tottenham Hotspur fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was earlier this season, with Tottenham H. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Royals in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 15 JanReading0-1Tottenham H.FAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanTottenham H.2 - 2ReadingFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 DecTottenham H.6 - 4ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sun 01 AprTottenham H.1 - 0ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sun 12 NovReading3 - 1Tottenham H.PREM
1930/1931Sat 27 DecReading1 - 2Tottenham H.CHMP
1930/1931Sat 30 AugTottenham H.7 - 1ReadingCHMP

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.

Tottenham H. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Spurs's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Reading are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 36 matches. Tottenham H. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 43 points from their 36 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6123285
Tottenham H.6141787

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Reading's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Tottenham H.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Tottenham H. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.