FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Nottingham Forest at City Ground 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 20 and win only 4 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2005, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 04 MarBristol City1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Tue 20 SepNottm. Forest3 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1999/2000Wed 22 SepBristol City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLGEC
1999/2000Wed 15 SepNottm. Forest2 - 1Bristol CityLGEC
1993/1994Mon 04 AprNottm. Forest0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1993/1994Tue 28 DecBristol City1 - 4Nottm. ForestCHMP
1991/1992Sat 15 FebNottm. Forest4 - 1Bristol CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 7 goals against.

Nottm. Forest are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 14 games giving them a return of 28 points. Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 26 points from the 14 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest63217711
Bristol City64209314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Nottm. Forest. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bristol City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.