FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Blackpool fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Blackpool at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Robins have recorded 21 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was just last season, in August 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 18 AugBlackpool1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 17 FebBlackpool0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 19 AugBristol City2-4BlackpoolLGE1
2005/2006Sat 21 JanBlackpool1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 17 SepBristol City1 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Sat 26 FebBristol City1 - 1BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Sat 11 DecBlackpool1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 6 conceded.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Seasiders's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 48 points from 28 games. Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 34 points from their 28 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City62136107
Blackpool6222988

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City may be coming up against a decent side in Blackpool, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Robins. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackpool Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.