FootyMAD's Wolves match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, winning 52.94% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2005, with Wolves inflicting a narrow 1-2 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:
2005/2006Mon 26 DecWolves0 - 2ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Sat 30 AprReading1-2WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Sat 04 DecWolves4 - 1ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Wed 14 MayReading0 - 1WolvesD1PO
2002/2003Sat 10 MayWolves2 - 1ReadingD1PO
2002/2003Wed 12 MarReading0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Sat 21 SepWolves0 - 1ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Reading are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Royals, with 4 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Reading are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 38 games giving them a return of 90 points. Wolves lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola Championship, picking up 58 from their 38 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading632110511
Wolves64207214

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading may be coming up against a decent side in Wolves, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Royals. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
ReadingUnbeaten in the last 23 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
WolvesUndefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.