FM Preview: Coventry City v Bristol City 05 Mar 2011

Last updated : 04 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Coventry City v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Coventry City at Ricoh Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Bristol City 1 - 2 Coventry City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb Bristol City 1 - 1 Coventry City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Coventry City 1 - 1 Bristol City Championship
2008/2009 Tue 10 Mar Bristol City 2 - 0 Coventry City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 23 Aug Coventry City 0 - 3 Bristol City Championship
2007/2008 Tue 01 Jan Bristol City 2 - 1 Coventry City Championship
2007/2008 Sat 15 Sep Coventry City 0 - 3 Bristol City Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Robins, and 11 goals against.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 33 matches.

Bristol City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 34 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Coventry City 6 1 1 4 6 9 4
Bristol City 6 3 0 3 10 7 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Robins out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Coventry City. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Coventry City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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