Bristol City vs Brentford
8th May 1230hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 0823 GMT, Friday 7 May
Thomas Frank takes his in-form Brentford to Ashton Gate this Saturday to play Nigel Pearson’s free-falling Bristol City. This is the Bees’ final EFL Championship fixture before their play-off journey begins. After last weekend’s results, Brentford will finish third no matter what happens this Saturday. As you would expect, the London side are the clear favourites in this Championship clash.
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Bristol City Preview – Robins’ winless run to go on?
On the whole, Bristol City have had a pretty retched season. It started well with Dean Holden at the helm, but the Robins have picked up just five Championship wins since Boxing Day.
The experienced Nigel Pearson took over back in February, but the new boss has only managed to win two of his 13 games in charge. After a 3-0 victory at Birmingham City on 13th March, City have gone on to lose six and draw three of their subsequent nine.
Bristol City’s home form in recent months has been horrendous. After four straight victories at Ashton Gate, the Robins have taken just one point from a possible 27. Only Rotherham United and Birmingham have accrued fewer home points this season.
After last weekend’s embarrassing 4-1 loss at Millwall, Bristol City languish in 19th place with 51 points to their name.
Brentford Preview – Another comfortable victory for the Bees?
Brentford have had another excellent season in the Championship. The Bees may have missed out on automatic promotion again, but Thomas Frank’s troops are the favourites to win the play-offs and secure their spot in next term’s Premier League.
Brentford have racked up 84 points, which would have been enough for automatic promotion last season. The London side have made a strong finish, winning three in a row and losing only one of their past 14.
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Last weekend, Brentford beat Premier League new boys Watford 2-0 at the Brentford Community Stadium, with Marcus Forss and Ivan Toney getting the goals. Can they make it four wins in a row ahead of their play-off campaign?
Bristol City vs Brentford Betting Advice
Brentford have an excellent recent record over Bristol City, with the Bees losing only one of the previous 13 meetings (eight wins, four draws).
The pair played out a five-goal thriller when they met at the Brentford Community Stadium back in February. The Robins scored first and last, but Brentford picked up a 3-2 win on home turf.
Key Facts – Bristol City vs Brentford Betting Tip
- Pearson has picked up just two wins as Bristol City boss
- Brentford have the second best away record in the league
- The Robins have won only one of their past 13 meetings with the Bees
Brentford have been superb on their travels this season, winning half of their 22 away games. Only champions Norwich City have accumulated more away points. Brentford head to Ashton Gate having won three and drawn two of their previous five on the road.
With Bristol City ready for their poor season to end, our money is going on a comfortable win for the away team. Check out the tempting odds of 7/4 for the Bees to win -1.
Each of Brentford last three away victories have come with clean sheets. Back the Bees to win to nil again at 21/10.
The best betting odds for Bristol City vs Brentford
Bristol City to win: 17/4 at Bet365
Draw: 14/5 at Bet365
Brentford to win: 13/20 at Bet365
