FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Bristol City fixture

Nottm. Forest play host to Bristol City at City Ground on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Forest are clearly on top, having won 19 and lost only 4 of the 36 games.

The last time the two teams met at Nottm. Forest was back in September 1999, over five years ago, the Forest carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Wed 22 SepBristol City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLGEC
1999/2000Wed 15 SepNottm. Forest2-1Bristol CityLGEC
1993/1994Mon 04 AprNottm. Forest0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1993/1994Tue 28 DecBristol City1 - 4Nottm. ForestCHMP
1991/1992Sat 15 FebNottm. Forest4 - 1Bristol CityFAC
1988/1989Sun 26 FebBristol City0 - 1Nottm. ForestLGEC
1988/1989Wed 15 FebNottm. Forest1 - 1Bristol CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

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 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches. Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 7 points from their 8 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest6204896
Bristol City613210166

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Nottm. Forest, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Bristol City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.