Bristol City vs Middlesbrough prediction
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Bristol City have drawn more games (13) than they have won (11) or lost (9) in the Championship this season.

Mid-table rivals Bristol City and Middlesbrough go head-to-head in the Championship on Friday night and we're bringing you our tips and predictions for the game.

Bristol City vs Middlesbrough prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?

Key Stats

  • Bristol City are averaging 1.39 points per game in the Championship this season and have drawn three of their last six.
  • Middlesbrough are averaging 1.38 points per game in the league and are without a win in their last four matches.
  • Both teams have scored in 67% of Middlesbrough's away games in the Championship this season.

Correct score prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Middlesbrough

Bristol City made it six games unbeaten against Middlesbrough when they secured a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium in October, and we're backing Friday's hosts to extend that run. Middlesbrough are without a win in their last four league games but have only failed to score in one of their last six matches, while Bristol City are drawn specialists this season with 13 stalemates from 33 matches.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The Robins are the favourite

  • HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
  • DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
  • AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Bristol City are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 42.1% but we are predicting a tight and tense 90 minutes between the pair.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Bristol City lead

Friday's hosts have picked up three wins and two draws from their last five meetings with Middlesbrough, winning 2-0 in the pair's reverse league meetings in October.

England Championship 19/10/24

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0
Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 10/02/24

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1
Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 25/11/23

Bristol City

Bristol City

3
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 10/04/23

Bristol City

Bristol City

2
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 05/11/22

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

Bristol City preview: Held by the Bluebirds

Bristol City made the relatively short trip to South Wales to face Cardiff City last weekend where a tight and tense first 45 ended goalless.

The Robins did manage to break the deadlock on the hour mark via Jason Knight's third league goal of the campaign but the home side equalised in the final minute to earn a share of the spoils.

Fally Mayulu, Cameron Pring and Ayman Benarous make up the trio of players who could miss out on Friday night due to injury.

Predicted lineup: O’Leary (GK), McCrorie, Dickie, Vyner, Roberts, Sykes, Twine, Bird, Mehmeti, Knight & Armstrong

England Championship 12/05/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 08/05/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Preston

Preston

2

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 28/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

4

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Luton

Luton

3

Bristol City

Bristol City

1

Middlesbrough preview: Four defeats on the run

Boro were looking to put an end to their three-game losing streak when they played host to Watford last time out but ended up slipping to a fourth successive loss.

A solitary goal from veteran midfielder Moussa Sissoko in the 40th minute proved enough to secure all three points for the Hornets at the Riverside Stadium.

Midfielder Jonathan Howson, defender Darragh Lenihan and forward Josh Coburn are all expected to miss the trip to Ashton Gate through injury.

Predicted lineup: Travers (GK), Ayling, Edmundson, Borges, van den Berg, Barlaser, Morris, Hackney, Iheanacho, Whittaker & Conway

England Championship 03/05/25

L

Coventry

Coventry

2

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 26/04/25

D

Norwich

Norwich

0

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

2

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Plymouth

Plymouth

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Millwall

Millwall

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

Player to watch: Anis Mehmeti

Anis Mehmeti top scores for Bristol City in the Championship this season with 11 goals and we've selected the Robins' midfielder as our player to watch on Friday night.

Anis Mehmeti player to watch
Anis Mehmeti in action against QPR – Photo by Imago

Mehmeti, who made his name at Wycombe Wanderers, joined Bristol City in 2023 and this season he has developed into a star player for the club.

Mehmeti has been the Robins' best player this season

Before joining the Robins, Mehmeti's best goals tally in a single league season was nine which he achieved with Wycombe in the 2022/23 campaign, despite leaving the club in the January transfer window.


James developed his own blog covering football transfers from across Europe's big leagues before becoming a regular match preview and betting tips writer and now has 10+ years experience covering club and international leagues and competitions across the globe.