With their Carabao Cup exploits fresh in the memory, Bristol City travel to Bolton Wanderers looking to continue their promotion push at the Macron Stadium. The Robins have won many plaudits for their performances this term, beating Manchester United and pushing Manchester City all the way over 2 legs but will have to be on form to come away from Bolton with anything.
Sky Bet Championship – Bolton vs Bristol City – Macron Stadium, Friday 2nd February 2018, Kick-off: 20.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Betfred |
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Bolton
Bristol CityBolton Wanderers
The Trotters are immersed in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves 20th in the Championship table having only registered 6 league wins all season. Phil Parkinson’s men have shown resilience in recent weeks however and have only lost one of their last 4 Championship fixtures. Gary Madine tops the scoring charts for the White Men with 10 goals in all competitions this season.
Bristol City
Lee Johnson’s men enjoyed a remarkable cup run in the Carabao Cup this season which came to an end at the hands of Manchester City. Their league form this season has been excellent too – the Robins currently reside in 4th place in the Championship table and showed real character to beat QPR last time out, with only 10 men on the field. Bobby Reid has notched 14 goals in all competitions for Bristol City in what has been an incredible season so far.
Head to Head
Bristol City hold a dominant 27:17 lead in the head to head record between the teams with another 16 games ending as draws.
The Robins picked up a comfortable 2-0 home win back in September thanks to goals from Aden Flint and Famara Diédhiou.
Bolton vs Bristol City Odds and Predictions
Bolton possess the third worst defensive record in the Championship and could struggle to cope with Bristol City.
Over 2.5 goals in the match is a value punt at 21/20 with PaddyPower.
Bobby Reid has been in great form for City of late and his goals could be crucial to their chances of promotion.
Bobby Reid to score anytime looks over priced at 10/11 with UniBet.
Between them, the two teams have managed to score 68 Championship goals this season.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a sure bet at 10/11 with Betfair.
Bristol City have turned their attention to their promotion push and should have too much for Bolton.
Bristol City to win the match looks unbelievable value at Evens with Betfred.
Bolton vs Bristol City Score Prediction
Bolton Wanderers 1 – 2 Bristol City – 7/1 with Betfred.
Bolton vs Bristol City Betting Tip
Bristol City have been in great form this season and will want to push towards the Premier League and will need to be up for the challenges Bolton pose.
Bristol City to win the match and both teams to score looks an excellent bet at 16/5 with Betfred.