FootyMAD's Brentford match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Brentford fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Brentford at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 32 games played, Robins have recorded 13 wins, and Brentford have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was just last season, in February 2006, with Brentford inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins 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:
2006/2007Sat 07 OctBrentford1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebBristol City0-1BrentfordLGE1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBrentford2 - 3Bristol CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprBrentford1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2004/2005Thu 25 NovBrentford1 - 1Bristol CityFAC
2004/2005Fri 12 NovBristol City1 - 1BrentfordFAC
2004/2005Mon 30 AugBristol City4 - 1BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 65 points from the 35 games they have played so far. Brentford are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 33 points from their 36 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City64117213
Brentford63127510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Brentford. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Brentford Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.