FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 08 April 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, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Bees have recorded 15 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2002/2003Tue 13 AugBrentford1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brentford losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Bees's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Brentford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 63 points from their 39 games so far. Bristol City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 59 from their 40 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford6231759
Bristol City6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Brentford only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Bristol City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.