FootyMAD's Reading match preview

History of the Bristol City v Reading fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Reading at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 56.10% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009	Sat 21 Feb	Reading	0 - 2	Bristol City	CHMP
2008/2009	Sat 01 Nov	Bristol City	1-4	Reading	CHMP
2001/2002	Sat 30 Mar	Bristol City	3 - 3	Reading	LGE1
2001/2002	Sat 10 Nov	Reading	3 - 2	Bristol City	LGE1
2000/2001	Fri 23 Mar	Reading	1 - 3	Bristol City	LGE1
2000/2001	Sat 21 Oct	Bristol City	4 - 0	Reading	LGE1
1999/2000	Tue 15 Feb	Bristol City	4 - 0	Reading	ASSM

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 6 conceded.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Royals's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Bristol City's 30 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Reading are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.

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Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Bristol City	6	1	2	3	7	10	5
Reading	6	2	2	2	9	9	8

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Robins. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City	Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Reading	9 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games.