Blackpool vs Bristol City
27th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 12/5 odds taken 1106 GMT, Friday 26 August
Blackpool and Bristol City go head-to-head at Bloomfield Road in an intriguing EFL Championship fixture this Saturday. Both clubs have collected seven points from their opening five games. The Seasiders came from two goals down twice to draw at Burnley last time out, while the Robins beat rivals Cardiff City in the Severnside derby. We have the best odds and tips for this Championship clash.
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Blackpool Preview – Can the Tangerines move on to ten points?
Blackpool had a solid first year back in the Championship under Neil Critchley, and new boss Michael Appleton will be hoping to replicate that success this season. The Tangerines have started well, collecting seven points from a possible 15.
Blackpool kicked off their campaign with a win over Reading before suffering back-to-back defeats to Stoke City and Swansea City. They bounced back on matchday four, winning 1-0 at Queens Park Rangers. Appleton’s boys were 2-0 and 3-1 down at Burnley last weekend, but an excellent second-half fightback earned them a 3-3 draw at Turf Moor.
Blackpool have showed plenty of fighting spirit already this term, which will no doubt stand them in good stead for the tough season to come. Can Pool pick up a big three points on home turf here?
Bristol City Preview – Will the Robins extend unbeaten run to six?
Nigel Pearson’s Bristol City have also won two, lost two and drawn one to take seven points from a possible 15 so far. The Robins started with two defeats but are now unbeaten in five league and cup matches (four wins, one draw).
Last weekend, Bristol City beat rivals Cardiff in the Severnside derby. The Robins were worthy winners over the Bluebirds, with Tommy Conway and Robert Atkinson on target in the 2-0 success at Ashton Gate.
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Bristol City could go under the radar and be dark horses in the race for the Championship play-offs this term. Three points on the road this weekend will see them move on to ten points and extend the undefeated streak.
Blackpool vs Bristol City Betting Advice
Blackpool picked up four points from the two league meetings last term. At Ashton Gate over a year back, the pair played out a 1-1 draw. The Seasiders were excellent in the home game six months later, as goals from Christopher Hamilton, Gary Madine and Josh Bowler gave them a 3-1 victory.
Blackpool are unbeaten in seven against Bristol City, winning three and drawing four. City’s last success in this fixture was a 2-0 home Championship triumph way back in September 2009.
Key Facts – Blackpool vs Bristol City Betting Tip
- Both sides have taken seven points from five league games
- Bristol City have won four and drawn one of their past five in all competitions
- Blackpool are unbeaten in seven against the Robins
Blackpool’s recent record over Bristol City is excellent, but the Robins are in fine fettle right now, and we fancy the away side to leave with the points. The Bristol City win is available at 12/5.
Andreas Weimann is a striker in red-hot form at present, netting four goals in six league and cup appearances this season. The German is priced at 13/2 to score the opening goal of this one.
The best betting odds for Blackpool vs Bristol City
Blackpool to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Bristol City to win: 12/5 at Bet365
