What I predict with Bluesheep, and what I actually expect are often not the same.
I predicted a 1-1 draw today because it is reasonably safe, it did not stop me being relegated though……I don`t mind because there is clearly some talent down there….often misunderstood, but there never the less.
I think Reading will score today, maybe even two, and 2-2 or 2-1 to us is likely me thinks.
As far as the prediction league goes, interestingly some predict 3-0 scorelines and even 4-3`s etc., which are generally hugely unlikely, and maybe should attract a higher score for the degree of difficulty so to speak. Fantastic if it comes off though, as you would be the only correct result normally.
TEAM NEWS (Courtesy Of BBC)
Reading boss Brian McDermott is unlikely to make any changes for his side's trip to Cardiff.
If the Royals boss does make changes, he may strengthen his defence by promoting the experienced Ian Harte from the substitute bench.
Cardiff may be boosted by the return of defender Kevin McNaughton who limped off in the Boxing Day draw at Watford.
Rudy Gestede, Kenny Miller, who has eight goals this season, and Joe Mason may form a three-man attack.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 50th league meeting. Reading have won 18 of the previous 49, Cardiff 16, with 15 all-square.
• Cardiff are unbeaten in seven regular league clashes with the Royals (W2, D5), and are hoping to complete a first double over them in 12 years.
• The Berkshire club ended Cardiff's promotion hopes last season with a 3-0 aggregate victory in the Championship play-off semi-finals, but have not won a regular league match against them since the title winning season of 2005/06 when they did the double and twice placed five goals in the Bluebirds' net.
Cardiff City
• Cardiff gained their first win in four games, away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and have lost only one of their last 14 in league and cup.
• They are hunting an eighth home league victory of the season. The loss to Middlesbrough in their last game at the Cardiff City Stadium was only their second home reverse of this campaign.
• Bristol City beat Cardiff on New Years Day 2011, to start the year with maximum points for the first time in five occasions.
Reading
• Reading are bidding for a fifth successive league win, and are joint top of the Championship's "current form" table.
• All four of Reading's away league defeats have been by a 0-1 score. They have let in fewer goals away from home than any other club in the Championship; just nine
• The Royals are hoping to avoid entering a new year for the third time running, with defeat away from home.
I predicted a 1-1 draw today because it is reasonably safe, it did not stop me being relegated though……I don`t mind because there is clearly some talent down there….often misunderstood, but there never the less.
I think Reading will score today, maybe even two, and 2-2 or 2-1 to us is likely me thinks.
As far as the prediction league goes, interestingly some predict 3-0 scorelines and even 4-3`s etc., which are generally hugely unlikely, and maybe should attract a higher score for the degree of difficulty so to speak. Fantastic if it comes off though, as you would be the only correct result normally.
TEAM NEWS (Courtesy Of BBC)
Reading boss Brian McDermott is unlikely to make any changes for his side's trip to Cardiff.
If the Royals boss does make changes, he may strengthen his defence by promoting the experienced Ian Harte from the substitute bench.
Cardiff may be boosted by the return of defender Kevin McNaughton who limped off in the Boxing Day draw at Watford.
Rudy Gestede, Kenny Miller, who has eight goals this season, and Joe Mason may form a three-man attack.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• This is the 50th league meeting. Reading have won 18 of the previous 49, Cardiff 16, with 15 all-square.
• Cardiff are unbeaten in seven regular league clashes with the Royals (W2, D5), and are hoping to complete a first double over them in 12 years.
• The Berkshire club ended Cardiff's promotion hopes last season with a 3-0 aggregate victory in the Championship play-off semi-finals, but have not won a regular league match against them since the title winning season of 2005/06 when they did the double and twice placed five goals in the Bluebirds' net.
Cardiff City
• Cardiff gained their first win in four games, away to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and have lost only one of their last 14 in league and cup.
• They are hunting an eighth home league victory of the season. The loss to Middlesbrough in their last game at the Cardiff City Stadium was only their second home reverse of this campaign.
• Bristol City beat Cardiff on New Years Day 2011, to start the year with maximum points for the first time in five occasions.
Reading
• Reading are bidding for a fifth successive league win, and are joint top of the Championship's "current form" table.
• All four of Reading's away league defeats have been by a 0-1 score. They have let in fewer goals away from home than any other club in the Championship; just nine
• The Royals are hoping to avoid entering a new year for the third time running, with defeat away from home.
