FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2010 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 Wednesday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The Royals have won 11 of the 13 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, with Reading running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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 28 NovDerby County2 - 1ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Tue 21 AprDerby County0 - 2ReadingCHMP
2008/2009Sat 08 NovReading3-0Derby CountyCHMP
2007/2008Sun 11 MayDerby County0 - 4ReadingPREM
2007/2008Sun 07 OctReading1 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprReading5 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecDerby County2 - 2ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Royals in those games, with 7 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Reading find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 32 matches. Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6312151110
Derby County63031299

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading are starting to turn Madejski Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Reading Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Derby County Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.