FM Preview: Reading v Manchester City 14 May 2013

Last updated : 13 May 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Reading v Manchester City fixture

Manchester City travel to take on Reading at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 4 wins, and Reading have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Reading was back in March 2008, over five years ago, with Reading running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 22 Dec Man. City 1 - 0 Reading Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 13 Mar Man. City 1 - 0 Reading F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 08 Mar Reading 2-0 Man. City Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 24 Nov Man. City 2 - 1 Reading Premier League
2006/2007 Sat 03 Feb Man. City 0 - 2 Reading Premiership
2006/2007 Mon 11 Sep Reading 1 - 0 Man. City Premiership
1998/1999 Sat 27 Mar Reading 1 - 3 Man. City League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Reading's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Royals have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Manchester City's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 9 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 28 points from their 36 games thus far.

Manchester City's total of 75 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Reading 6 1 2 3 6 10 5
Manchester City 6 4 1 1 7 5 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Sky Blues of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Madejski Stadium with Manchester City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Reading Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Manchester City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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