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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
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 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
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. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here