FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 44 games played, Robins have recorded 12 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in August 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 26 JanBristol City1 - 0BlackpoolCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Seasiders's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Bristol City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool61235115
Bristol City6303979

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Bristol City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Blackpool. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Blackpool Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bristol City 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.