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Bristol City 5-0 Blackburn Rovers


Championship Matchday 42
Ashton Gate Stadium

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.88
3.20
2.62
Prob.
34.7%
31.2%
38.2%

Key points

• Bristol City is in 12th position in the Championship with 54 points from 41 games.
• Bristol City's recent form includes 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches.
• Bristol City has kept 4 clean sheets in their recent games, showcasing their defensive strength.
• Despite solid defense, Bristol City has scored only 5 goals in their last 6 matches at an average of 0.83 goals per game.
• Matches involving Bristol City have generally seen under 2.5 goals, with an exception of a 3-2 loss against Ipswich.
• Blackburn has had mixed recent form with 4 draws, 1 loss, and 1 win in their last 6 matches.

Current streaks

Bristol City

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
0
Since a loss
3
Clean sheets
3
Since a clean sheet
0

Blackburn Rovers

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Recent form

Bristol City

Bristol City currently sits in 12th position in the Championship with 54 points from 41 games. Their recent form has been mixed, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. The team has managed to keep 4 clean sheets during this period, highlighting their defensive resilience. However, their attacking output has been relatively low, scoring only 5 goals in these 6 games, resulting in a goals scored per game average of 0.83. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored, with only one high-scoring game against Ipswich, which ended in a 3-2 loss for Bristol City. The team's most recent result was a goalless draw against Sunderland.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn's recent form has been mixed, with the team picking up four draws, one loss, and one win in their last six Championship matches. While they have managed to keep things relatively tight at the back, conceding just 0.67 goals per game, their attacking output has been somewhat inconsistent, averaging 1.17 goals per game. Notably, their most recent match against Sunderland saw a high-scoring affair, with Blackburn emerging as 5-1 winners, which is a stark contrast to the majority of their other games, as 83% of their last six matches have featured under 2.5 goals. Despite this, Blackburn's overall defensive record has been solid, keeping two clean sheets in this period.

Bristol City

12th · 15-9-17 · 44-45 (-1) · 54 pts
Last 6
LWLWWD
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
4
Total goals avg
1.67
Both teams scored
17%
Under 2.5
83%
Over 2.5
17%
· Championship
Sunderland
0 - 0
Bristol City
· Championship
Plymouth Argyle
0 - 1
Bristol City
· Championship
Bristol City
1 - 0
Leicester
· Championship
West Brom
2 - 0
Bristol City
· Championship
Bristol City
1 - 0
Swansea
· Championship
Ipswich
3 - 2
Bristol City

Blackburn Rovers

18th · 12-10-19 · 56-66 (-10) · 46 pts
Last 6
DDDLWD
Results
W1 D4 L1
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
4
Per game
0.7
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
1.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
83%
Over 2.5
17%
· Championship
Blackburn
0 - 0
Southampton
· Championship
Sunderland
1 - 5
Blackburn
· Championship
Blackburn
0 - 1
Ipswich
· Championship
Middlesbrough
0 - 0
Blackburn
· Championship
Blackburn
1 - 1
Plymouth Argyle
· Championship
Blackburn
1 - 1
Millwall

Recent home/away form

Bristol City

Bristol City's recent home form has been mixed, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches at Ashton Gate. The team has struggled to find consistency, alternating between victories and defeats. Notably, Bristol City has been involved in several low-scoring affairs, with five of their six home games featuring under 2.5 goals. The only exception was their 3-1 win against Southampton on February 13th, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring match compared to their other home fixtures. Bristol City has managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, demonstrating some defensive resilience. However, their goal-scoring output has been relatively low, averaging just 0.83 goals per game over the last six home matches.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a mix of draws, losses, and a notable high-scoring win. In their last six away games, they have managed to secure one victory, three draws, and suffered two defeats. Interestingly, their most recent away game resulted in a remarkable 5-1 win against Sunderland, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring match compared to their other away fixtures. However, prior to that victory, Blackburn had gone on a run of four consecutive away games without a win, including two draws and two losses. Despite their inconsistent results, Blackburn has managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six away games, suggesting some defensive stability in certain matches.

Bristol City

12th · 15-9-17 · 44-45 (-1) · 54 pts
Last 6
LWLLWW
Results
W3 D0 L3
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
4
Per game
0.7
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
1.5
Both teams scored
17%
Under 2.5
83%
Over 2.5
17%
· Championship
Bristol City
1 - 0
Leicester
· Championship
Bristol City
1 - 0
Swansea
· Championship
Bristol City
0 - 1
Cardiff
· Championship
Bristol City
0 - 1
Queens Park Rangers
· Championship
Bristol City
3 - 1
Southampton
· Championship
Bristol City
0 - 1
Leeds United

Blackburn Rovers

18th · 12-10-19 · 56-66 (-10) · 46 pts
Last 6
LDDLDW
Results
W1 D3 L2
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+2
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Championship
Sunderland
1 - 5
Blackburn
· Championship
Middlesbrough
0 - 0
Blackburn
· Championship
Swansea
2 - 1
Blackburn
· Championship
Cardiff
0 - 0
Blackburn
· Championship
Preston
2 - 2
Blackburn
· Championship
Birmingham
1 - 0
Blackburn

Head-to-head

Between Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers, there have been 17 head-to-head encounters in various competitions. The summary of their historical performance is as follows:

- **Blackburn Rovers**: 6 wins
- **Draws**: 5
- **Bristol City**: 6 wins

The statistical breakdown from recent sources includes:

- Blackburn Rovers is considered +63% better in terms of Goals Scored compared to Bristol City (+20% to +60%).
- Blackburn Rovers has an advantage in terms of clean sheets, with a higher percentage of matches ending in no goals conceded (20% vs. 40% for Blackburn Rovers playing at home, and 0% vs. 40% for Bristol City playing away).
- For goals scored, Blackburn Rovers has a slightly higher rate over Bristol City when playing at home (0.80 goals per game vs. 0.70) and away (0.5 vs. 0.1 goals per game).
- When considering goals conceded, Bristol City has a lower rate than Blackburn Rovers, both at home (0.1 vs. 0.5 goals per game) and away (0.70 vs. 0.80 goals per game).
- In the last 17 meetings, each team has won six times, while five matches ended in a draw.

These numbers provide insights into the historic performances of these two clubs during their head-to-head matches.

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