History of the Reading v Chelsea fixture
Reading play host to Chelsea at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 9 previous games, with the Royals winning just 3.
The last time the two teams met at Reading was back in August 2007, over five years ago, with Chelsea inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Royals in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Wed 22 Aug | Chelsea | 4 - 2 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 30 Jan | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 15 Aug | Reading | 1-2 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 26 Dec | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Reading | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 14 Oct | Reading | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 03 Dec | Reading | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | League Cup |
| 1987/1988 | Wed 07 Oct | Chelsea | 3 - 2 | Reading | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.
The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Blues scoring 17 and conceding 3.
Reading are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 19 points from their 23 games thus far.
Chelsea's total of 45 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 15 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Reading are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Chelsea | Undefeated in last 7 away games. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here