FootyMAD's Reading match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Reading fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Reading at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hornets are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 9 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was two seasons ago, in December 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 05 MayReading0 - 2WatfordPREM
2006/2007Sat 09 DecWatford0-0ReadingPREM
2005/2006Sat 11 MarReading0 - 0WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 27 AugWatford0 - 0ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Sun 26 DecReading3 - 0WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Sat 25 SepWatford0 - 1ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Tue 21 SepReading0 - 3WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Watford are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Royals's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Reading's total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6303899
Reading640219912

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hornets go into their game against Reading in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Watford 11 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Reading Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.