FM Preview: Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City 02 Feb 2013

Last updated : 01 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City fixture

Blackburn Rovers prepare to entertain Bristol City at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was earlier this season, with Blackburn Rovers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 05 Jan Blackburn R. 2-0 Bristol City F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Bristol City 3 - 5 Blackburn R. Championship
1991/1992 Sat 11 Jan Blackburn R. 4 - 0 Bristol City Second Division
1991/1992 Sat 24 Aug Bristol City 1 - 0 Blackburn R. Second Division
1990/1991 Sat 15 Dec Blackburn R. 0 - 1 Bristol City Second Division
1990/1991 Sat 25 Aug Bristol City 4 - 2 Blackburn R. Second Division
1980/1981 Sat 11 Apr Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Bristol City Second Division

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Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers 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.

The away form of Bristol City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blackburn Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 37 points from their 28 games played so far,

Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower Championship with a return of just 28 points from their 29 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Blackburn Rovers 6 3 2 1 11 4 11
Bristol City 6 2 0 4 5 10 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Blackburn Rovers are not exactly setting the world alight at Ewood Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Bristol City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Blackburn Rovers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Bristol City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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