FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Barnsley fixture

Reading play host to Barnsley at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 4 of the 29 games.

The last time the two teams met at Reading was more than a decade ago, in September 1998, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecBarnsley0 - 1ReadingCHMP
1998/1999Wed 23 SepReading1-1BarnsleyLGEC
1998/1999Tue 15 SepBarnsley3 - 0ReadingLGEC
1996/1997Mon 31 MarReading1 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1996/1997Wed 28 AugBarnsley3 - 0ReadingCHMP
1995/1996Sat 13 AprBarnsley0 - 1ReadingCHMP
1995/1996Sat 18 NovReading0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Royals have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Barnsley's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Reading's total of 70 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 42 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6132346
Barnsley6132786

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Royals to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Barnsley Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.