FootyMAD's Reading match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves pack their bags to visit Reading at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Wolves have recorded 6 wins, and Reading have come away with 9 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Madejski Stadium was within the last three years, in March 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 30 SepWolves0 - 3ReadingCHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 MarReading1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Mon 26 DecWolves0 - 2ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Sat 30 AprReading1 - 2WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Sat 04 DecWolves4 - 1ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Wed 14 MayReading0 - 1WolvesD1PO
2002/2003Sat 10 MayWolves2 - 1ReadingD1PO

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 12 goals for the Royals, with 4 goals against.

The Wolves have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Wolves, and 7 goals against.

Reading are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 54 points from the 28 games they have played so far. Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 28 games giving them a return of 59 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6222978
Wolves61329106

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Wolves to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Wolves take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Reading Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Wolves Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.