Both Bristol City and Leicester have the chance to climb up the Championship table when they clash at Ashton Gate on Wednesday night. The hosts could climb as high as the play-off places, while the visitors could break into the top half.
Bristol City come into this game off the back of losing 1-0 at home to Millwall, which sparked ugly scenes after the match. Meanwhile, Leicester got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory away at Derby.
Nonetheless, with both teams having ambitions to push higher up the table and be within contention of promotion come the end of the season, we are expecting an intriguing tactical battle.
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Bristol City vs Leicester prediction: Foxes back in the hunt?
Key stats
- Bristol City have lost two of their last three home games.
- Leicester have won two of their last previous three away matches.
- Leicester have won three of their last previous last four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Bristol City 0-2 Leicester
With Bristol City struggling at home recently and Leicester looking strong away, we can see the Foxes emerging victorious here. As has been the pattern in recent H2Hs, we can also see them keeping a clean sheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bristol City favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Bristol City are the favourites with bookmakers to win on home soil. A Leicester win can still be backed at just under 35%, while a draw is rated at just over 29%.
Also, we have more free betting tips for today as more Championship fixtures are played.
Most recent H2Hs: Leicester on top
As mentioned before, Leicester have won three of their last previous last four H2Hs, which should help give them a psychological edge. However, they cannot afford to be complacent, having lost this corresponding fixture 1-0 the last time they played in March 2024.
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Bristol City preview: No fresh concerns
Bristol City have no fresh concerns in their squad ahead of their clash. However, Robert Atkinson, Max Bird, Luke McNally, Josh Stokes and Joe Williams are all long-term injury absentees.
Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK); Tanner, Dickie, Roberts; McCrorie, Randell, Vyner, Neto Borges; Twine, Mehmeti & Riis
Last five results:
- Bristol City 0-1 Millwall
- Portsmouth 0-1 Bristol City
- Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City
- Bristol City 3-0 Swansea
- Watford 1-1 Bristol City
Leicester preview: Soumare a doubt
Boubakary Soumare is an injury doubt for Leicester. Victor Kristiansen, Caleb Okoli, Aaron Ramsey and Harry Souttar are all ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK); Pereira, Nelson, Vestergaard, Thomas; Skipp, James; Fatawu, De Cordova-Reid, Mavididi & Daka
Last five results:
- Derby 1-3 Leicester
- Leicester 2-3 Sheffield United
- Southampton 3-0 Leicester
- Leicester 2-1 Stoke
- Norwich 1-2 Leicester
Player to watch: Jordan James
Jordan James has scored in each of his previous two appearances for Leicester. The Welshman is contributing well from the middle of the park, and will hope to be involved again at Ashton Gate.