FM Preview: Bristol City v Coventry City 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Coventry City fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Coventry City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Robins have recorded 13 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebBristol City1-1Coventry CityCHMP
2009/2010Sat 12 SepCoventry City1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 10 MarBristol City2 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 23 AugCoventry City0 - 3Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 01 JanBristol City2 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepCoventry City0 - 3Bristol CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 16 JanCoventry City0 - 2Bristol CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Robins have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 matches. Coventry City see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 8 points from their 6 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City61238115
Coventry City61237115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Bristol City, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Coventry City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.