Our prediction for this Championship match:
Bristol City
Match Time & Date:
04/01/2025
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Derby
Following a 2-2 draw with Plymouth, Bristol City will be aiming to record their first win of 2025 when they take on Derby County on Matchday 26. The Robins have been scoring goals for fun in recent festive fixtures and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Derby. Left-back Cameron Pring is a major doubt after limping off with injury against Plymouth, while both Joe Williams and Sinclair Armstrong remain in the recovery room. Saturday’s clash comes too early for Mark Sykes and Kal Naismith.
The Rams, on the other hand, failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday. Considering that Derby County struggled defensively in the Hillsborough loss, we predict that Bristol City are going to pick up all three points from the match. The likes of Cashin, Nyambe, and Ozoh are out of contention with injuries for the visiting side.
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.
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