History of the Middlesbrough v Reading fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Reading at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Boro have recorded 4 wins, and Reading have come away with 2 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in September 2010, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Reading | 0 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Mar | Reading | 5 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Reading | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Mar | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Dec | Reading | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
The away form of Reading however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Royals's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Middlesbrough's total of 53 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Reading are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 54 points from 31 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Reading | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Middlesbrough's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Reading. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Reading | 8 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 4 matches. Last drawn game 19 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here