FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Derby County fixture

Bristol City play host to Derby County at Ashton Gate Stadium at tea-time on Saturday,

The last time the two teams met at Bristol City was more than a decade ago, in September 1994, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1994/1995Sat 01 AprDerby County3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1994/1995Tue 13 SepBristol City0-2Derby CountyCHMP
1993/1994Sat 05 MarBristol City0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1993/1994Sat 28 AugDerby County1 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1992/1993Tue 20 AprBristol City0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1992/1993Sun 06 SepDerby County3 - 4Bristol CityCHMP
1991/1992Sat 25 AprBristol City1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bristol City, Derby County are having a torrid time on their travels, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Rams have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bristol City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 3 points from their 1 games so far. Derby County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City650110415
Derby County61057173

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bristol City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Robins. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Derby County Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 20 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.