Middlesbrough vs Bristol City
14th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win Both Halves
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 9/2 odds taken 1118 GMT, Friday 13 August
Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough entertain Nigel Pearson’s Bristol City at the Riverside Stadium in the EFL Championship this Saturday. After holding title favourites Fulham to a draw at Craven Cottage on the opening weekend, Boro will be looking for all three points from this home fixture. The Robins have not won a game in any competition since March. Read on for the latest predictions and get the best odds in our in-depth betting preview.
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Middlesbrough Preview – Comfortable home win for Warnock’s men?
Middlesbrough battled back to earn an excellent draw at Fulham on the opening weekend. Harry Wilson, who cost £12m, opened the scoring for the Cottagers, but Boro stuck at it and left with a point thanks to Marc Bola’s goal 13 minutes from time.
Warnock did a steady job at the Riverside Stadium in his first full season in charge. Middlesbrough finished in tenth last term, winning 18, losing 18 and drawing ten of their 46 league matches. They picked up 37 points at the Riverside, winning 11 times.
The bookmakers have tipped Warnock’s Boro to have a successful season, with some having just Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, Sheffield United and Bournemouth ahead in the race for promotion.
Four points from their opening two Championship matches will signal a good start for Middlesbrough. The home win on Saturday is priced at 3/4.
Bristol City Preview – Robins’ woeful winless run to continue?
Bristol City have had a miserable 2021 so far. In fact, since the turn of the year, the Robins have picked up just five Championship wins. Nigel Pearson arrived back in February, but the former Leicester City and Watford manager has struggled to turn their fortunes around. Under Pearson, City have won only two league matches.
Bristol City looked to be on their way to a massive three points on the opening weekend. Chris Martin opened the scoring against Blackpool a minute before the break. However, the Championship new boys rescued a point at Ashton Gate right at the death.
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Bristol City are in desperate need of a win, as they were also beaten in the EFL Cup by Forest Green Rovers in midweek. Unfortunately for the Robins, we cannot see them winning this one.
Middlesbrough vs Bristol City Betting Advice
George Saville scored the only goal of the game when these two went head-to-head at Ashton Gate last season. However, the Robins got revenge at the Riverside, with Famara Diedhiou (2) and Nahki Wells scoring in a 3-1 away win while new boss Pearson watched on from the stands.
Key Facts – Middlesbrough vs Bristol City Betting Tip
- Middlesbrough have won just one of the last five meetings
- Bristol City are without a win since March
- Both teams won the away fixture last season
Middlesbrough played very well at the Cottage last week, really coming alive as the game drew to a close. Warnock has a solid group of players at his disposal, while Boro have the most experienced manager in the Championship. They could have a successful season.
Middlesbrough will be gunning for all three points from this home fixture, and they should be too strong for struggling Bristol City – back the hosts to win both halves at 9/2. Also, take a punt on Middlesbrough to win to nil at 7/4.
The best betting odds for Middlesbrough vs Bristol City
Middlesbrough to win: 3/4 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Bristol City to win: 17/4 at Bet365
