FM Preview: Bristol City v Burnley 23 Oct 2012

Last updated : 22 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol City v Burnley fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Burnley at Ashton Gate on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Burnley have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was less than a year ago, in November 2011, with Bristol City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Burnley 1 - 1 Bristol City Championship
2011/2012 Sat 05 Nov Bristol City 3-1 Burnley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Bristol City 2 - 0 Burnley Championship
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Burnley 0 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2008/2009 Sun 03 May Burnley 4 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 20 Dec Bristol City 1 - 2 Burnley Championship
2007/2008 Sat 29 Dec Burnley 0 - 1 Bristol City Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 15 to 14.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Clarets have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 11 matches.

Burnley see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 14 points from their 11 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol City 6 1 2 3 9 12 5
Burnley 6 2 2 2 12 13 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Bristol City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Burnley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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