FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, The Owls have recorded 8 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2008, the Robins carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecSheff. Wed.0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 09 FebBristol City2 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 SepSheff. Wed.0 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 07 MaySheff. Wed.2 - 3Bristol CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 27 NovBristol City1 - 4Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 28 FebSheff. Wed.1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 25 OctBristol City1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Robins score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Owls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Bristol City's 60 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Sheff. Wed.'s 57 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City6033693
Sheff. Wed.6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheff. Wed. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Ashton Gate Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.