FM Preview: Bristol City v Rotherham United 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol City v Rotherham United fixture

Bristol City play host to Rotherham United at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Robins have recorded 9 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 8 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol City was back in May 2007, over five years ago, with Bristol City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2006/2007 Sat 05 May Bristol City 3-1 Rotherham U. League One
2006/2007 Sat 09 Dec Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Bristol City League One
2005/2006 Sat 25 Mar Rotherham U. 3 - 1 Bristol City League One
2005/2006 Wed 28 Dec Bristol City 3 - 1 Rotherham U. League One
2000/2001 Sat 13 Jan Rotherham U. 1 - 1 Bristol City League Division Two
2000/2001 Mon 28 Aug Bristol City 0 - 1 Rotherham U. League Division Two
1996/1997 Tue 18 Mar Bristol City 0 - 2 Rotherham U. League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The The Millers 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 10 goals for the The Millers, and 8 goals against.

Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Skybet League One with a return of just 15 points from their 19 games thus far.

Rotherham United's total of 31 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet League One.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol City 6 1 4 1 7 6 7
Rotherham United 6 4 2 0 15 3 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rotherham United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Rotherham United 6 games since last away draw.
7 games since last defeat.

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