Bristol City vs Leeds United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Two in-form teams battle out on matchday 12 of the competition.

Bristol City are set to lock horns with Leeds United at Ashton Gate stadium in round twelve of EFL Championship action looking to continue their recent run of excellent form. 

Bristol City after a slow start to the season are starting to deliver the results and have stretched their recent run of unbeaten streak to six games. The recent upturn of form has seen them climb up to tenth position in the table. Consistency was a major problem for Chris Hogg’s side as they have now started to perform. The Robins will now look to register a win here and close the gap at the top.

Meanwhile, Leeds United have made an encouraging start to the season sitting comfortably at the third spot in the overall standings after eleven games. After missing out on the Premier League places last season, Daniel Farke’s team will be aiming to seal their place this time after making a good start. The team are looking good with Daniel Farke assembling a good mixture of experience and youth in the team. 

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 26 October 2024 at 12:30 PM UK; 5:00 PM IST

Location: Ashton Gate

Up next: Leeds United. 🏟️Get your tickets while you can: 👇

— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) October 23, 2024

Form:

Bristol City (in all competitions): D-D-D-W-D

Leeds United (in all competitions): W-D-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Nahki Wells (Bristol City)

Nahki Wells is starting to deliver the goals for the Robins after enjoying some rich vein of form in recent games. The veteran forward is one of the experienced players in the team who knows what it takes to lead the team. Wells, who represents Bermuda internationally, scored an impressive hattrick in the recent international break to continue the recent revival of form for club and country. 

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— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 22, 2024

Brenden Aaronson (⁠Leeds United)

Brenden Aaronson has started the season in brilliant form for Leeds United delivering some eye-catching displays to help them maintain a good position this season as they aim to return to the Premier League. He is one of the creative outlets in the team who possesses the quality to win games with his playmaking ability and goal-scoring prowess.

Match Facts

• Bristol City played a 2-2 draw against Stoke City in the last game
• Leeds United registered a  2-1 victory over Watford
• Bristol City have failed to win any of their last nine games against Leeds United

Bristol City vs Leeds United: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game – 4/5 with bet365
• Tip 2: Leeds United to win this game – 17/20 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 3/10 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Bristol City have a couple of absentees for this game as Ayman Benarous and Rob Dickie are dealing with a hamstring injury while the likes of Cameron Pring and Samuel Bell have suffered leg injuries and Robert Atkinson is out with a groin strain. 

Meanwhile, Leeds United have three injury concerns in their squad as both Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev have knee injuries, and Maximilian Wöber is out with a meniscus injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 63

Bristol City – 8

Leeds United – 27

Draws – 9

Predicted Lineup

⁠Bristol City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

O’Leary (GK); Tanner, Vyner, McNally, McCrorie; Williams, Bird; Sykes, Knight, Mehmeti; Wells

Leeds United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Meslier (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Piroe

Match Prediction for ⁠Bristol City vs Leeds United

While Robins have performed well in the last few games, it is the visitors who have looked consistent this season. We expect Leeds to win this game and maintain their impressive start to the season. 

Prediction: ⁠Bristol City 1-2 Leeds United

Telecast for ⁠Bristol City vs Leeds United

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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