FM Preview: Bristol City v Leeds United 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Leeds United fixture

Bristol City play host to Leeds United at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 12 previous games, with the Robins winning just 3.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol City was more than a decade ago, in September 1997, the Robins carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 13 NovLeeds Utd.3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1997/1998Tue 30 SepBristol City2-1Leeds Utd.LGEC
1997/1998Wed 17 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 1Bristol CityLGEC
1979/1980Sat 03 NovLeeds Utd.1 - 3Bristol CityPREM
1979/1980Sat 18 AugBristol City2 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
1978/1979Sat 28 AprBristol City0 - 0Leeds Utd.PREM
1978/1979Sat 09 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 1Bristol CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Robins have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 35 points from their 30 matches. Leeds Utd.'s total of 49 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City61144104
Leeds Utd.62311189

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Leeds Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leeds Utd. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.