FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Birmingham City fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Birmingham City at Madejski Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in March 2008, the Royals carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecBirmingham C.1 - 3ReadingCHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 MarReading2-1Birmingham C.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 DecBirmingham C.1 - 1ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sat 27 JanBirmingham C.2 - 3ReadingFAC
2005/2006Tue 07 FebBirmingham C.2 - 1ReadingFAC
2005/2006Sat 28 JanReading1 - 1Birmingham C.FAC
1997/1998Sat 31 JanReading2 - 0Birmingham C.CHMP

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.

Birmingham C.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 3 against.

Reading are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 77 points from 45 games. Birmingham C. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 80 points from the 45 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6231639
Birmingham C.6231649

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Madejski Stadium for the Royals and the Madmen are unable to see past Birmingham C. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Reading Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Birmingham C. Undefeated in last 4 away games.