FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bristol City fixture

Brentford prepare to entertain Bristol City at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, winning 53.13% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was less than a year ago, in April 2005, the Bees carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 09 AprBrentford1-0Bristol CityLGE1
2004/2005Thu 25 NovBrentford1 - 1Bristol CityFAC
2004/2005Fri 12 NovBristol City1 - 1BrentfordFAC
2004/2005Mon 30 AugBristol City4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebBristol City3 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBrentford1 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Tue 11 FebBristol City0 - 0BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 4 conceded.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 9 games. Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 7 points from their 9 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford62227118
Bristol City60337173

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Brentford fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bees. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Bristol City Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.