FM Preview: Bristol City v Watford 14 Sep 2010

Last updated : 13 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, Hornets have recorded 7 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 09 FebWatford2 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2009/2010Mon 28 DecBristol City2 - 2WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Fri 26 DecWatford2 - 4Bristol CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 25 NovBristol City1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Tue 11 MarBristol City0 - 0WatfordCHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 DecWatford1 - 2Bristol CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 23 SepBristol City1 - 0WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

The Hornets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Hornets, and 7 goals against.

Bristol City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches. Watford see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Bristol City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Watford Undefeated in last 4 away games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.