FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Bristol City 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 games played, Robins have recorded 4 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2009, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 MarBristol City2 - 5Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 12 DecDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 17 FebDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 20 SepBristol City4 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 24 MarDoncaster Rvs.0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 28 OctBristol City1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 26 NovDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Rovers have scored 9, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Bristol City's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rvs.'s total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship. Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower Championship with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.62221098
Bristol City62136117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Doncaster Rvs. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. 6 games since last home draw.
Bristol City Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.