History of the Reading v Liverpool fixture
Reading are ready to welcome Liverpool to Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Royals winning just 1.
The previous match played between the two at Madejski Stadium was more than three years back, in January 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 13 Jan | Liverpool | 1 - 2 | Reading | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 02 Jan | Reading | 1-1 | Liverpool | F.A. Cup |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Mar | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Dec | Reading | 3 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 25 Sep | Reading | 2 - 4 | Liverpool | League Cup |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 07 Apr | Reading | 1 - 2 | Liverpool | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Royals's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Reds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 13 goals for and 11 against.
Reading find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 32 games have yielded only 23 points.
Liverpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 48 from their 31 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Royals of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Liverpool, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Latest 8 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 8 most recent games. |
| Liverpool | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here