FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Bristol City are ready to welcome Plymouth Argyle to Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 16 and drawing 8 of the 25 games played.

The previous match played between the two at Ashton Gate Stadium was more than three years back, in April 2004, the Robins carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 08 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 13 AprBristol City1-0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 14 OctPlymouth Arg.4 - 0Bristol CityASSM
2003/2004Tue 30 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Thu 26 DecBristol City0 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2000/2001Tue 05 DecPlymouth Arg.3 - 0Bristol CityASSM

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the Robins score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Bristol City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 38 games giving them a return of 67 points. Plymouth Arg. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 55 from their 38 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City62406410
Plymouth Arg.6303979

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Plymouth Arg. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.