FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale at tea-time on Saturday, 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 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 04 MayBristol City3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 29 SepPreston N.E.0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1999/2000Sat 06 MayBristol City0 - 2Preston N.E.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 09 OctPreston N.E.1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
1997/1998Sat 02 MayPreston N.E.2 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
1997/1998Tue 21 OctBristol City2 - 1Preston N.E.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 28 DecPreston N.E.0 - 2Bristol CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The North End's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Preston N.E.'s 28 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 26 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.632113911
Bristol City61327116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Preston N.E. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. 12 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Bristol City No win in the 3 most recent games.