Two high flyers in the Championship meet on Saturday evening in a fascinating clash at Ashton Gate. Both Bristol City and Middlesbrough find themselves in the play-off picture and are they will be eager to keep pace with the likes of Wolves and Cardiff City at the top of the Championship.
Sky Bet Championship – Ashton Gate – Saturday 2nd December 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at PaddyPower |
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Bristol City
MiddlesbroughBristol City
The Robins find themselves in 5th place in the Championship table having picked up 34 points from their opening 19 games. It’s been an impressive start of the season for Lee Johnson’s men who are also through to the last 8 of the Carabao Cup. Bristol City came from 2-0 down at Hull to win 3-2 last time out and Bobby Reid bagged the equaliser in that game – he now has an excellent 11 goals for the season already.
Middlesbrough
Boro have dropped off the pace slightly in their pursuit of a promotion back to the Premier League and find themselves in 7th place with 19 games played. Consistency has been the issue of late for Middlesbrough with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 4 games. Britt Assombalonga has had a terrific season – bagging 11 goals already for his new club in a fantastic start to the season.
Head to Head
Middlesbrough hold the superior head to head record between the two clubs leading 31:23 with another 21 games ending as draws. With Middlesbrough plying their trade in the Premier League last season this is the first meeting between the clubs since January 2016 – a game that Bristol City won 1-0 thanks to a last minute winner from Wes Burns.
Odds and Predictions
With the television cameras present, this promises to be a great game between two of the strongest teams in the Championship.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 13/20 with William Hill.
Bobby Reid has scored 11 goals this season – including the equaliser last time out against Hull.
Bobby Reid to score anytime looks way overpriced at 7/5 with Betfair
Both sides have attacked with vigour this season – scoring an impressive 54 goals between them.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent move at 1/1 with Marathon Bet.
Bristol City have only lost once in their last 7 games in all competitions.
Bristol City to win the match looks a super bet at 31/20 with Marathon Bet.
Score Prediction
Bristol City 2 – 1 Middlesbrough – 9/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
This is a huge game in the play-off picture for both sides which Bristol City should have too much quality for Middlesbrough and with home advantage – they could clinch 3 crucial points. Bristol City to win the match and both teams to score looks a good punt at 7/2 with Sky Bet.