FootyMAD's Gillingham match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gillingham v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 03 DecBristol City4 - 3GillinghamFAC
2006/2007Sat 18 NovBristol City3 - 1GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarBristol City6 - 0GillinghamLGE1
2005/2006Mon 26 DecGillingham1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 11 MarBristol City0 - 1GillinghamLGE1
1999/2000Tue 02 NovGillingham3 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1997/1998Sat 14 FebBristol City0 - 2GillinghamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Gills in those games, with 4 conceded.

Bristol City's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 4 goals against.

Gillingham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 49 points from their 41 matches. Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 76 points from the 41 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gillingham62137127
Bristol City63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Gillingham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gillingham Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol City 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.