History of the Bristol City v Cardiff City fixture
Bristol City prepare to entertain Cardiff City at Ashton Gate Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 9 of the 42 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was just last season, in January 2011, with Bristol City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sun 14 Aug | Cardiff City | 3 - 1 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 01 Jan | Bristol City | 3-0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Cardiff City | 3 - 2 | Bristol City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 26 Jan | Bristol City | 0 - 6 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 19 Jan | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Bristol City | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 12 Jan | Bristol City | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 23 Aug | Cardiff City | 3 - 0 | Bristol City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Robins's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
The away form of Cardiff City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Bluebirds have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 35 matches.
Cardiff City lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 54 from their 34 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 4 |
| Cardiff City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bristol City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bristol City | Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Cardiff City | Not won in previous 7 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here