BRIGHTON v BRISTOL CITY
Saturday 29th April 2017 – Kickoff: 1730hrs
Football – England – Championship Betting Tips
Championship league leaders Brighton will win the title if they take all three points when they take on Bristol City in the Saturday evening game at their AMEX Stadium, even though Newcastle United won last night.
Newcastle moved within one point of Brighton with their 2-0 win at Cardiff City, but a win for the Seagulls tonight would seal the Championship title for Chris Hughton’s men. Brighton will also be particularly keen to return to winning ways following last Friday’s disappointing 2-0 defeat away at Norwich City.
But with home advantage at their AMEX Stadium where they hold an impressive record of 17-3-2 46/13, Brighton have registered four wins on the trot in recent times with wins over Derby County, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic.
Visitors Bristol City have successfully avoided any unwanted relegation worries in this season’s Championship campaign as they sit in 17th place in the English second tier thanks to a recent four-match unbeaten run which includes wins over Wolves, QPR and Barnsley along with a point against Blackburn Rovers.
However, these three recent wins were all recorded at Ashton Gate where they’ve racked up 11 wins to date this season, but their away results have been very average by comparison. An away record of 3-5-14 26/40 is why The Robins occupy a bottom half position, and this is an aspect that needs improving.
In addition, City possess a below par record of 1-3-7 19/23 away at top half opposition so far this season, and despite dangerous striker Abraham (23 goals) up front, I can’t see them getting anything out of Brighton here.
Pick: Brighton to win @ 1.65 Bet Victor
