FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 10 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 31 games played, Bees have recorded 9 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBrentford2 - 3Bristol CityLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Robins have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

The Bees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Bees, and 5 goals against.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 31 matches. Brentford's total of 51 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6222878
Brentford641114813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Bristol City, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Brentford Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.