History of the Reading v Portsmouth fixture
Portsmouth face a trip to Reading at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 8 of the 22 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Reading running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Portsmouth | 1 - 0 | Reading | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Reading | 2-0 | Portsmouth | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Portsmouth | 1 - 1 | Reading | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 01 Jan | Reading | 0 - 2 | Portsmouth | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Portsmouth | 7 - 4 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Mar | Reading | 0 - 0 | Portsmouth | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 28 Oct | Portsmouth | 3 - 1 | Reading | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These games have seen the Royals score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.
The away form of Portsmouth is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pompey have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Reading are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 60 points from 33 games.
Portsmouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 26 points from their 33 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| Portsmouth | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Pompey are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Reading. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Won 3 successive home games. 12 games since last home draw. Won their latest 6 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 20 . |
| Portsmouth | Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here