Luton Town vs Bristol City
25th January 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 2/1 odds taken 1612 GMT, Monday 24 January
Luton Town and Bristol City go head-to-head at Kenilworth Road in the EFL Championship this Tuesday night. The Hatters were beaten by in-form Sheffield United last time out, but Nathan Jones’ men had won four and drew one of the previous five in all competitions. As for the Robins, Nigel Pearson’s troops edged past rivals Cardiff City in the Severnside derby last weekend. This promises to be an intriguing Championship fixture at Kenilworth Road.
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Luton Town Preview – Will the Hatters strike back with three points?
Nathan Jones’ Luton Town have been in good form of late. Before last weekend’s game, the Hatters had won four and drawn one of five league and cup games. Town are in mid-table right now, collecting 35 points from 25 games.
After losing at home to struggling Cardiff in late November, Luton went on to take ten points from a possible 12, seeing off Blackpool, Bournemouth and Reading, and drawing with Fulham. However, they were beaten by Sheffield United at Bramall Lane last time out, which was their first away reverse since 19th November.
Luton could be one of the dark horses in the race for the play-offs this term. Jones has a tightknit group of players, and the Bedfordshire boys are capable of beating anyone on their day. The home win here is priced at 3/4.
Bristol City Preview – Can the Robins end dreadful away run?
Bristol City have had another topsy-turvy season in the Championship. At the time of writing, Nigel Pearson’s men are in 16th spot with 33 points to their name, two points behind Luton. They have won nine, lost 12 and drawn six.
The Robins head into this midweek matchup having won two and lost three of their last five in the league. After losing 6-2 at Fulham, City bounced back with a 3-2 win over rivals Cardiff at Ashton Gate last weekend.
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Bristol City have been woeful on the road of late, losing five and drawing one of the last six. The away victory here is available at 15/4.
Luton Town vs Bristol City Betting Advice
Luton did the double over Bristol City in the 2020-21 Championship campaign. They won 2-1 at Kenilworth Road in December 2020, with Kieran Dewsbury-Hall netting the winner. At Ashton Gate, the Hatters ran out 3-2 winners in a thriller.
The reverse game in Bristol this season ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Nathan Baker opened the scoring in the 57th minute, though Danny Hylton levelled in injury-time to rescue a point for the visitors.
Key Facts – Luton Town vs Bristol City Betting Tip
- Luton have two in a row at home
- Bristol City have taken just one point from their last six away matches
- The Hatters are unbeaten in three against the Robins (two wins, one draw)
Luton have been tough to beat at Kenilworth Road this season, with just Birmingham City, Stoke City and Cardiff leaving with maximum points. As mentioned, Bristol City have been poor on their travels in recent months, and our money is going on the Luton win on Tuesday. Back the hosts to win -1 at 2/1.
Luton have beaten Harrogate Town and Bournemouth in their past two home matches, leading at the break in both. You can get 7/5 for the hosts to win the first half of this one.
The best betting odds for Luton Town vs Bristol City
Luton Town to win: 3/4 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Bristol City to win: 15/4 at Bet365
