FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Arsenal fixture

Reading play host to Arsenal at Madejski Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Each previous meeting has resulted in defeat for the Royals.

The last time the two teams met at Reading was well over fifteen years ago, back in January 1987, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 29 NovArsenal3 - 0ReadingLGEC
1986/1987Sat 10 JanReading1-3ArsenalFAC
1971/1972Sat 05 FebReading1 - 2ArsenalFAC
1967/1968Wed 11 OctArsenal1 - 0ReadingLGEC
1934/1935Sat 16 FebReading0 - 1ArsenalFAC

Recent respective form guides

Reading 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, 10 to 8.

The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Gunners, and 3 goals against.

Reading's 13 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position. Arsenal find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 14 points they have accumulated from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading63218611
Arsenal650111215

FootyMad's prediction ...

Royals go into their game against Arsenal in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Arsenal 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.