Our prediction for this Championship match:
Blackburn Rovers will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Brentford when they take on Bristol City in the Championship round 37. The Riversiders are stuck in the middle of the standings, and, as things stand now, they will find it hard to book their place in the playoffs. All Lewis Holtby, Daniel Ayala, Scott Wharton, Jacob Davenport, Adam Armstrong, Lewis Travis, and Bradley Dack are likely to miss the game with injuries.
The Robins, on the other hand, aim to build on a 3-0 win over Birmingham City. Bristol City regained a much-needed confidence at the weekend, and we predict that they will give fans yet another reason for celebration on Wednesday evening. In the first half of the season the Robins defeated the Blues thanks to Famara Diedhiou’s second-half goal. The likes of Andreas Weimann, Adam Nagy, Zak Vyner, Jay Dasilva, Tommy Rowe, Alfie Mawson, Hakeeb Adelakun, and Chris Martin are all out of contention through injuries.
Highlighted Player (Ed Upson):
Born on the 21st Of November, 1989, Ed Upson is an English professional footballer having capped for his country at the under-17 and under-19 levels. The Bury St.Edmonds local signed his first professional contract with youth club Ipswich at the age of 17. In 2008, he joined Stevenage Borough on loan and made his professional debut against Kettering Town in September. This appearance turned out to be his only for the club before he returned to Ipswich.
After making sporadic appearances for the club, in March 2010, Upson left Ipswich once again on a month's loan to join Barnet. He then joined Yeovil Town in what was initially a two-year deal at the start of the 10/11 season. His performances at the club earned him a further two-year extension on his contract. In four years at Yeovil, Upson made 147 appearances, scoring 17 and assisting 25 goals in all competitions.
He also helped them win the 2013 playoff final and secure a place in the EFL Championship for the first time in the club's history. Upson followed up spells with Milwall and Milton Keynes Dons before joining Bristol on the 1st of July, 2018. The 29-year-old plays as a Central midfielder and is known for his vision and passing ability.
Highlighted Team (Bristol City):
Bristol City are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Bristol. Formed in 1894 the Robins mostly participated in English lower leagues and they have never played in the Premier League. Bristol City’s bitterest rivals are Bristol Rovers and it has to be noted that two teams first met in 1897. Bristol City have outplayed their local rivals on 43 occasions in the Bristol Derby.
Cardiff City are regarded as Bristol City’s bitter rivals as well. The Robins play their home games at Ashton Gate, the stadium that was opened in 1887. Bristol City were semi-finalists of the League Cup two times (1970/1971, 1988/1989), with the team making it to the FA Cup final in 1909.
The Robins faced Manchester United in the title game, but they failed to upset the English giants in the Crystal Palace clash. It is well known that Bristol City footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts.