FootyMAD's Reading match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Reading fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Reading at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 11 wins, and Reading have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in March 2004, with Reading inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 13 NovReading2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 MarCardiff City2-3ReadingCHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 SepReading2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 DecCardiff City2 - 2ReadingLGE1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepReading1 - 2Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 MarReading0 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Sun 26 DecCardiff City1 - 0ReadingLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 43 matches. Reading's total of 70 points from their 43 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
Cardiff City6132696
Reading64116313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bluebirds of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Reading, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Reading 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.