FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brentford v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Brentford at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 30 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Brentford have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Thu 25 NovBrentford1 - 1Bristol CityFAC
2004/2005Fri 12 NovBristol City1 - 1BrentfordFAC
2004/2005Mon 30 AugBristol City4 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Sat 07 FebBristol City3 - 1BrentfordLGE1
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBrentford1 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Tue 11 FebBristol City0 - 0BrentfordLGE1
2002/2003Tue 13 AugBrentford1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

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

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Robins's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Brentford lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 63 points from their 39 games so far. Bristol City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 59 from their 40 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brentford6231759
Bristol City6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Robins could well see them head back from Griffin Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brentford Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Bristol City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.