FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Bristol City fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Bristol City at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Forest are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 4 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was just last season, in September 2005, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 04 MarBristol City1 - 1Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Tue 20 SepNottm. Forest3-1Bristol CityLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 7 goals against.

Nottm. Forest are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 14 games giving them a return of 28 points. Bristol City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 26 points from the 14 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest63217711
Bristol City64209314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nottm. Forest are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bristol City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.