FM Preview: Bristol City v Middlesbrough 03 Dec 2011

Last updated : 02 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol City v Middlesbrough fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Ashton Gate Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Robins have recorded 15 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where Middlesbrough annihilated the Robins 0-4 in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Bristol City 0-4 Middlesbrough Championship
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug Bristol City 2 - 1 Middlesbrough Championship
2007/2008 Sat 05 Jan Bristol City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough F.A. Cup
2006/2007 Tue 13 Feb Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Bristol City F.A. Cup
2006/2007 Sat 27 Jan Bristol City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough F.A. Cup

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

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, 9 to 8.

Middlesbrough have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Boro have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 19 matches.

Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 32 points from 19 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol City 6 4 2 0 11 5 14
Middlesbrough 6 2 2 2 7 9 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 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Middlesbrough No win in the 3 most recent games.

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