Reading vs Portsmouth

1/1- The game would be an example of a defensive fight between two sides with exactly contrasting styles of play, Reading have been flamboyant and have looked to score heavily against most opponents and in the course giving away 42 goals in 20 matches and still clinging on to the 13th position. Portsmouth on the other side have been a comparatively meaner team in terms of giving away goals, they have not scored as many goals as Reading but have given away only 19 goals in as many matches and no doubts they are 3 places above their opponents on the points table at 10th spot. Portsmouth also have history with them as they have won thrice out of the 5 times the clubs have played and other two matches have been draws leaving Reading with no victories against Portsmouth.

Reading have good record at home this season and would be hoping to maintain it but enter this match on a low. Though they showed great heart in their last match against Tottenham they ended on the losing side with the score line reading 6-4 to Tottenham. They have been missing on key player in the mid field and that has been a problem for them as controlling the possession has often been a problem for them but Kitson on the other hand looks in terrific form upfront and his form is crucial for the club’s performance.

Portsmouth on the other hand also go into this match after losing their last match 0-1 against Middlesbrough at home but they would like to recover and also hold an advantage over Reading if we go by history. More over they tend to perform better when away from home and hence a closely competed match can be observed when they whistle blows at Reading.

Prediction: 2-2