FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Reading fixture

Reading face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Royals have recorded 5 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovReading2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
2008/2009Mon 13 AprBlackpool2 - 2ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Tue 09 DecReading1 - 0BlackpoolCHMP
2001/2002Sat 19 JanReading3 - 0BlackpoolLGE1
2001/2002Sat 11 AugBlackpool0 - 2ReadingLGE1
1999/2000Tue 08 FebBlackpool0 - 2ReadingLGE1
1999/2000Sat 08 JanReading1 - 1BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Royals have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blackpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 44 points from their 32 games so far. Reading find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 35 points from their 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool6123685
Reading641110813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Blackpool. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Blackpool 6 games since last home draw.
Reading 7 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.