FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Watford fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Watford at Madejski Stadium on Sunday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 8 of the 48 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepWatford0 - 1ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Tue 21 SepReading0-3WatfordLC
2003/2004Sun 09 MayWatford1 - 0ReadingCHMP
2003/2004Sat 29 NovReading2 - 1WatfordCHMP
2002/2003Wed 30 AprWatford0 - 3ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Sat 23 NovReading1 - 0WatfordCHMP
1995/1996Tue 16 AprWatford4 - 2ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Royals have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Hornets's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Reading are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 44 points from 24 games. Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 29 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading63127710
Watford6123885

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Reading fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Royals. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Watford Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.