FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Burnley fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Burnley at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Robins have recorded 7 wins, and Burnley have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was just last season, in September 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 DecBurnley0 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 SepBristol City2-2BurnleyCHMP
1999/2000Sat 23 OctBurnley2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 25 SepBristol City0 - 0BurnleyLGE1
1997/1998Sat 11 AprBurnley1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1997/1998Tue 02 DecBristol City3 - 1BurnleyLGE1
1996/1997Sat 11 JanBristol City2 - 1BurnleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Burnley have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Clarets's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 28 points from their 23 games played so far, Burnley are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 40 points from 23 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City60334103
Burnley641115913

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Burnley, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Burnley 4 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.