Reading v Norwich City Match Preview

Last updated : 09 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Reading v Norwich City fixture


The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was two seasons ago, in November 2010, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb Norwich City 2 - 1 Reading Championship
2010/2011 Sat 13 Nov Reading 3-3 Norwich City Championship
2008/2009 Mon 27 Apr Norwich City 0 - 2 Reading Championship
2008/2009 Sat 13 Dec Reading 2 - 0 Norwich City Championship
2005/2006 Tue 31 Jan Reading 4 - 0 Norwich City Championship
2005/2006 Sat 24 Sep Norwich City 0 - 1 Reading Championship
2003/2004 Mon 12 Apr Reading 0 - 1 Norwich City League Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Reading have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. While Royals have scored 15, a worringly large 18 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Norwich City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Canaries have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Reading are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 5 points from their 9 games thus far.

Norwich City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 10 matches.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Reading 6 0 4 2 13 16 4
Norwich City 6 3 1 2 8 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Madejski Stadium for the Royals and the Madmen are unable to see past Norwich City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Reading Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Norwich City Not won in previous 7 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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