FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Posh will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 4 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Robins carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 29 SepBristol City1 - 0PeterboroughAM
2004/2005Sat 04 SepPeterborough0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 14 FebPeterborough0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Fri 10 OctBristol City1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 15 MarBristol City1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 26 OctPeterborough1 - 3Bristol CityLGE1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebBristol City1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Peterborough is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Posh have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City's 36 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Peterborough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 21 points from their 24 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6132566
Peterborough61145114

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Peterborough Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.