Bristol City vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 27/03/2024, 08:30  by Sridhar | Modified on 29/03/2024 at 00:30 in Championship Prediction

The resumption of English Championship football sees Leicester travel to Bristol City, hoping to recapture their winning form. Ashton Gate will host this matchday 39 fixture on Good Friday. The hosts are 14th ahead of this round, with 47 points and eight above the danger zone. The visitors are second with 82 points, right in the middle of a tight top-three race. Bristol City lost 2-0 to West Brom in their last match before the international break. That was their fifth defeat across six league games, with only a 1-0 win over Swansea proving to be an exception. The hosts remain one of the poorest scorers in the division, with only 42 goals to their name, which is a major concern. Even at this venue, they have failed to score in four of their last six league matches.

Only goal difference separates Leicester from leaders Leeds, while Ipswich in third place is a point behind. They went into the break with a 4-2 loss in the FA Cup to Chelsea which followed a 2-2 draw at Hull in the Championship, continuing their recent slide. The Foxes could win just once across their last five league games, losing three in the process. This sequence saw them lose the lead at the top and left them to play catchup, although they have a game in hand. A top-two spot guarantees direct promotion, and Leicester are likely to keep it as their primary target. It’s not all gloom, though, as the Foxes have won the return fixture 1-0. They would be confident of doing a season double over Bristol City, as their away form remained insulated from their overall struggles. Leicester have won three of their last five away league games and will be keen to use this trip to revive their title bid.