FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Bristol City fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Bristol City at on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Canaries are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 5 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in October 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 18 OctBristol City1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 29 MarBristol City2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 20 OctNorwich City1-3Bristol CityCHMP
1998/1999Sun 09 MayBristol City1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 19 DecNorwich City2 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 05 JanNorwich City2 - 1Bristol CityFAC
1979/1980Sat 26 AprBristol City2 - 3Norwich CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 6 conceded.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Norwich City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 31 matches. Bristol City's 44 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61321086
Bristol City63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City 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:
Norwich City Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Bristol City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.