FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 14 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Chelsea fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Chelsea at Madejski Stadium on Wednesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2006, with Chelsea inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Royals in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 26 DecChelsea2 - 2ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sat 14 OctReading0-1ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Wed 03 DecReading0 - 1ChelseaLGEC
1987/1988Wed 07 OctChelsea3 - 2ReadingLGEC
1987/1988Wed 23 SepReading3 - 1ChelseaLGEC
1929/1930Sat 01 MarReading3 - 1ChelseaCHMP
1929/1930Sat 26 OctChelsea1 - 0ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blues, and 5 goals against.

Reading see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far, Chelsea sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 3 points from their 1 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading63218611
Chelsea62407510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Reading's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Chelsea. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Reading 5 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Chelsea Not won in previous 3 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.