FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 16 and drawing 8 of the 26 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Plymouth Arg. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Robins in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 MarBristol City1-2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 13 AprBristol City1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 14 OctPlymouth Arg.4 - 0Bristol CityASSM
2003/2004Tue 30 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Thu 26 DecBristol City0 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 7 conceded.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City's total of 12 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Plymouth Arg.'s 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6123785
Plymouth Arg.63126510

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Robins, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Plymouth Arg. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.