FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Reading 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Middlesbrough v Reading fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Reading at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 9 games played, Boro have recorded 3 wins, and Reading have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2010, 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:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarMiddlesbrough1-1ReadingCHMP
2009/2010Sat 03 OctReading0 - 2MiddlesbroughCHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 MarMiddlesbrough0 - 1ReadingPREM
2007/2008Sat 01 DecReading1 - 1MiddlesbroughPREM
2006/2007Sat 24 FebMiddlesbrough2 - 1ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sat 19 AugReading3 - 2MiddlesbroughPREM
1997/1998Mon 13 AprReading0 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Royals's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 6 matches. Reading's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Middlesbrough6213487
Reading624010610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Boro 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:
Middlesbrough 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Reading Undefeated in last 4 away games.
8 games since last defeat.