FM Preview: Bristol City v Nottingham Forest 03 Apr 2010

Last updated : 02 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Nottingham Forest fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 13 of the 35 previous games, with the Robins winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was just last season, in November 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 07 NovNottm. Forest1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 11 AprNottm. Forest3 - 2Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 15 NovBristol City2-2Nottm. ForestCHMP
2006/2007Sat 31 MarBristol City1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2006/2007Wed 29 NovNottm. Forest2 - 2Bristol CityASSM
2006/2007Sat 21 OctNottm. Forest1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 04 MarBristol City1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 13 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Nottm. Forest is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Forest have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 52 points from their 40 games played so far, Nottm. Forest are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 70 points from 40 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6312111010
Nottm. Forest6303779

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:
Bristol City Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Nottm. Forest Lost each of the previous 8 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.