FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 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 Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Robins have recorded 22 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebBristol City0-0BlackpoolCHMP
2008/2009Sat 09 AugBlackpool0 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Blackpool's total of 16 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6132466
Blackpool640212712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins go into their game against Blackpool in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Blackpool 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.