FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 22 and win only 8 of the 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2008, with Bristol City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Eagles in a Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 13 MayBristol City2 - 1Crystal PalaceD1PO
2007/2008Sat 10 MayCrystal Palace1 - 2Bristol CityD1PO
2007/2008Mon 18 FebBristol City1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 JanCrystal Palace2 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 12 DecBristol City1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
1998/1999Sat 14 NovCrystal Palace2 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1993/1994Tue 22 FebCrystal Palace4 - 1Bristol CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 5 conceded.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Crystal Palace find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 17 matches. Bristol City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 25 from their 17 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6123785
Bristol City6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Robins has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Crystal Palace. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Bristol City Undefeated in last 3 away games.