FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 31 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Derby County fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Derby County at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Royals have tasted victory on 8 of the 10 occassions the teams have met.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in January 2005, with Derby County inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Royals in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 31 DecDerby County2 - 2ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Mon 03 JanReading0-1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 SepDerby County2 - 1ReadingCHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanReading3 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugDerby County2 - 3ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Sat 28 DecReading2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 10 AugDerby County3 - 0ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. The Royals have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

The away form of Derby County is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Rams have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Reading are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 40 games giving them a return of 92 points. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 45 points from their 40 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6231969
Derby County63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Royals being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby County Not won in previous 11 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.