Burnley
- Burnley are 22nd in the Championship 2026/2027 with one point from three games.
- Nicky Hayen was appointed on 10th July 2026.
- He has built his side around a possession-first approach with purposeful pressing and flexibility in buildup.
- Burnley have one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five matches.
- Burnley are on a three-game losing streak that includes a 4-1 defeat at Norwich in the Championship 2026/2027 today.
- Burnley have averaged 2.00 goals scored and 2.00 goals conceded per game at home in the Championship 2026/2027.
Bristol City
- Bristol City have drawn their one home game in the Championship 2026/2027.
- They drew 0-0 away with Bradford City in the EFL Cup 2026/2027 and lost 4-2 on penalties after 90 minutes.
- Bristol City are 12th with four points from three Championship 2026/2027 matches.
- Michael Skubala was appointed in June 2026.
- Skubala favours a 4-2-3-1 and wants his side to get the ball back quickly and drive it forward.
- Bristol City beat Portsmouth 2-1 in the Championship 2026/2027 earlier today.
- Bristol City have averaged 2.00 goals conceded away from home in the Championship 2026/2027.
- Bristol City were unbeaten after drawing 2-2 at Birmingham City in the Championship.
Head-to-Head
Burnley have won the last two head-to-head matches, including a 1-0 home victory in 2024/2025 .
Key Players
- Rio Cardines - two assists in three Championship 2026/2027 games for Bristol City.
- Zian Flemming - two goals in two Championship 2026/2027 matches for Burnley.
- Dominic Ballard - one goal in three Championship 2026/2027 appearances for Bristol City.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Burnley at 1.85, Bristol City at 4.0 and the draw at 3.6.
- Recommended angles from the preview are Under 2.5 goals at 1.93 and Both Teams To Score - No at 2.0.
Prediction
- The preview leans toward Burnley having the edge based on recent head-to-heads and home metrics.
- Backing Under 2.5 and BTTS - No are the cleaner market plays.