Blackburn Rovers
- Michael O’Neill has been appointed as the new head coach.
- Rovers have won their last two Championship matches.
- Recent wins include QPR 1-3 (A) and Preston North End 1-0 (H).
- Home record: 4 wins, 5 draws, 8 defeats from 17 Championship home games.
- League position: 19th, 38 points from 33 games.
- O’Neill’s task is to steady the side and improve organisation.
Bristol City
- Bristol City have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- League position: 9th, 47 points from 32 games.
- The Robins are a possession-based side that use a high-pressing approach.
- Away record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 5 defeats on the road.
- Coach Gerhard Struber is tactically flexible and uses pressing and central overloading.
Head-to-Head
Blackburn Rovers have won three and Bristol City have won two of the last five meetings.
Key Players
- Andri Gudjohnsen - Icelandic striker with 7 goals in 21 Championship games.
- Mathias Joergensen - Danish international, 2 goals in Blackburn’s last five games.
- Emil Riis Jakobsen - Bristol City’s focal point with 8 goals in 31 Championship fixtures.
Betting Insights
- Blackburn are slight favourites at around 2.32.
- Bristol City are available at 3.0.
- Both teams to score is priced at 1.7 and looks a smart bet given both sides’ attacking approaches.
Prediction
- Prediction: 2-1 home win for Blackburn.
- Rationale: Blackburn are in better recent form and should edge a tight, open game.
