FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 17 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Everton fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Everton at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Royals have lost both.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 14 JanEverton1 - 1ReadingPREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecReading0-2EvertonPREM
1973/1974Mon 08 OctEverton1 - 0ReadingLGEC
1930/1931Sat 07 MarEverton3 - 2ReadingCHMP
1930/1931Sat 01 NovReading0 - 2EvertonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Reading find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches. Everton are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 6 points from the 2 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading6222888
Everton631211810

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Reading Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Everton 5 games since last defeat.