FM Preview: Bristol City v Sheffield United 27 Nov 2010

Last updated : 26 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Sheffield United fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Sheffield United at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Sheff. Utd. 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 November 2009, with Sheff. Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Robins in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 FebSheff. Utd.2 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2009/2010Sat 28 NovBristol City2-3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 28 OctBristol City0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 04 OctSheff. Utd.3 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 26 AprSheff. Utd.2 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 06 OctBristol City2 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1998/1999Sat 01 MaySheff. Utd.3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP

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. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Sheff. Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 18 matches. Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 18 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City63218611
Sheff. Utd.6213797

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:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Sheff. Utd. 4 games since last defeat.