FootyMAD's Reading match preview

Last updated : 27 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Millwall v Reading fixture

Millwall prepare to entertain Reading at The Den on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Lions are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 7 of the 42 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Reading inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Lions in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 24 AprMillwall0-1ReadingCHMP
2003/2004Sat 15 NovReading1 - 0MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 15 FebMillwall0 - 2ReadingCHMP
2002/2003Sat 02 NovReading2 - 0MillwallCHMP
2000/2001Sat 06 JanReading3 - 4MillwallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 12 AugMillwall2 - 0ReadingLGE1
1999/2000Sat 12 FebReading2 - 0MillwallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Reading have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Royals's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Millwall's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Reading are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 9 points from 4 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall63124510
Reading64027412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Millwall's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Reading. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Reading 9 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.