FM Preview: Bristol City v Nottingham Forest 25 Apr 2011

Last updated : 24 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol City v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottingham Forest face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Monday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 13 of the 36 previous games, with the hosts winning just 9.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in April 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Nottm. Forest 1 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 03 Apr Bristol City 1-1 Nottm. Forest Championship
2009/2010 Sat 07 Nov Nottm. Forest 1 - 1 Bristol City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 11 Apr Nottm. Forest 3 - 2 Bristol City Championship
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov Bristol City 2 - 2 Nottm. Forest Championship
2006/2007 Sat 31 Mar Bristol City 1 - 1 Nottm. Forest League One
2006/2007 Wed 29 Nov Nottm. Forest 2 - 2 Bristol City (Associate Members)

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These games have seen the Robins score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Nottingham Forest is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Forest have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 54 points from their 43 games played so far,

Nottingham Forest's total of 66 points from their 43 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol City 6 2 1 3 7 8 7
Nottingham Forest 6 2 0 4 12 15 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Robins, as the Forest have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol City 11 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Nottingham Forest Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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