FootyMAD's Reading match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Reading at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in May 2003, with Wolves inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Royals in a Div. One Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 04 DecWolves4 - 1ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Wed 14 MayReading0 - 1WolvesD1P
2002/2003Sat 10 MayWolves2 - 1ReadingD1P
2002/2003Wed 12 MarReading0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Sat 21 SepWolves0 - 1ReadingCHMP
1997/1998Sat 18 AprWolves3 - 1ReadingCHMP
1997/1998Sat 20 DecReading0 - 0WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Royals score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Wolves, and 3 goals against.

Reading lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 70 points from their 44 games so far. Wolves's 60 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading64116413
Wolves62409510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Reading may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Wolves Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
15 games since last defeat.