FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Oldham Athletic v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2004, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2004/2005Tue 22 FebBristol City5 - 1Oldham Ath.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 19 OctOldham Ath.0 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 MarBristol City0 - 2Oldham Ath.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 SepOldham Ath.1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Tue 04 MarBristol City2 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 17 SepOldham Ath.1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2001/2002Sat 16 FebBristol City3 - 0Oldham Ath.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Oldham Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Latics's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Bristol City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 7 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Oldham Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 18 points from their 14 games played so far, Bristol City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Oldham Ath.6132486
Bristol City63031099

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Boundary Park with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Oldham Ath. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Bristol City 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.