FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 06 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Swansea City fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Swansea City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 5 of the 28 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate was just last season, in January 2006, the Robins carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2006/2007Sun 26 NovSwansea City0 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 28 JanBristol City1-0Swansea CityLGE1
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSwansea City7 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Wed 13 AugBristol City4 - 1Swansea CityLGEC
2000/2001Sat 03 FebBristol City3 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 31 OctSwansea City2 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
1996/1997Tue 21 JanSwansea City0 - 1Bristol CityASSM

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Swansea City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Swans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 75 points from the 40 games they have played so far. Swansea City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 61 from their 40 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City64119513
Swansea City64118413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Swansea City. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Swansea City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.