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Bristol City vs West Bromwich Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the top prediction for Bristol City vs West Bromwich in the Championship, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Bristol City and West Bromwich.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Bristol City vs West Bromwich
The best prediction for Bristol City vs West Bromwich in the Championship is that Bristol City will not lose. The home side presents stronger individual arguments, playing at home where they will receive the enthusiastic support of their fans. Additionally, West Bromwich Albion faces significant issues in their defensive line. As such, it is anticipated that the hosts will demonstrate their superiority and secure at least a point in this encounter.
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Draw nullifies bet: Bristol City
Match preview: Bristol City vs West Bromwich
Bristol City and West Bromwich face off at Ashton Gate Stadium in a clash for the 41st round of the Championship. In their previous encounter in this league edition on 22 December 2024, it was West Bromwich Albion who secured a 2-0 victory at home. Historical data from previous encounters at this ground shows a balance between the two sides, with 2 draws and 1 win each in their last 4 meetings. The most recent match at this stadium finished in a goalless draw (0-0) on 16 September 2023. Notably, the home and away record varies significantly for both teams, indicating the importance of the venue in their performances.
Team analysis: Bristol City
The home team currently sits in 6th place with 60 points, having achieved 15 wins, 15 draws, and 10 losses. In their last match, they triumphed over Watford at home with a score of 2-1, following a narrow defeat away to Burnley (1-0) in the previous outing. Bristol City tends to be stronger when playing at home, as indicated by their record of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 away matches. In contrast, they have enjoyed considerable success at home, recording 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 23 goals while conceding just 12. In their recent home fixtures within the Championship, Bristol City has garnered 25 points from 30 available, demonstrating their capabilities with 8 wins, 1 draw, and a solitary defeat. The most common scoreline at half-time in their home games has been 0-0 (8 times in 20 games). Defensively, they have struggled, conceding goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, although their attack has been active, scoring in 8 of those games. In 40 matches this season, they have conceded the first goal 18 times but have managed to come back to win only twice.
Bristol City enter this fixture after a victory, beating Watford 2-1, with goals from Ross McCrie and Nahki Wells. The home side typically employs a 3-4-3 formation, with George Earthy, Max Bird, and Nahki Wells occupying advanced positions. Their attacking plays tend to favour the right flank, where full-back Mark Sykes provides depth and contributes significantly to their offensive efforts. Players Ayman Benarous, Luke McNally, and George Tanner are ruled out due to injury concerns.
Team analysis: West Bromwich
The visiting team currently stands in 8th place with 57 points, comprising 13 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a defeat to Norwich City (1-0) and followed that with another home loss to Sunderland (0-1). This team shows to be considerably more robust when playing at home; their away form in the last 30 matches includes only 1 win, 8 draws, and 6 losses, compared to 7 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses at their own ground. Within the Championship, West Bromwich has managed to claim only 5 points out of a possible 30 from their last 10 away games, highlighting ongoing struggles.
They have not won an away match in 12 games. Moreover, matches played away in the Championship frequently end in a 1-1 draw, which has occurred in 8 out of 20 games. Defensively, they have allowed goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, indicating a weakness in this area, while their attack has been somewhat reliable, managing to score in 7 of those games. In 40 games this season, they have come from behind to win in just 1 out of the 13 matches where they conceded the first goal.
West Bromwich Albion arrives at this match after a 0-1 loss at home to Sunderland. The away team typically adopts a 4-4-2 formation, with Adam Armstrong and Karlan Grant serving as their main attacking threats. In midfield, Alex Mowatt orchestrates play, dictating the rhythm and facilitating offensive actions. Josh Maja is unavailable for this match due to injury.
The best prediction for Bristol City vs West Bromwich
Draw nullifies bet: Bristol City
