FootyMAD's Portsmouth match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Portsmouth v Reading fixture

Reading face a trip to Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Royals will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 3 of the 20 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2006, with Portsmouth running out comfortable 3 - 1 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:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarReading0 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2006/2007Sat 28 OctPortsmouth3 - 1ReadingPREM
2002/2003Mon 21 AprPortsmouth3 - 0ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Sat 07 DecReading0 - 0PortsmouthCHMP
1997/1998Sat 21 FebReading0 - 1PortsmouthCHMP
1997/1998Sat 27 SepPortsmouth0 - 2ReadingCHMP
1996/1997Tue 25 MarPortsmouth1 - 0ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pompey in those games, with 3 conceded.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Royals's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Portsmouth see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 9 points from their 7 games played so far, Reading are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 7 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Portsmouth63126410
Reading62046136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Portsmouth may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Portsmouth Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Reading 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.