Our prediction for this Championship match:
Bristol City will look to recover from a 2-0 loss to WBA when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 23. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Liam Manning’s troops. Japan forward Yu Hirakawa should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last league match, while both Joe Williams and Mark Sykes are out of contention with injuries.
The Hatters, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Derby County, but given their dreadful losing run on the road, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from Saturday’s encounter. You should know that Luton Town have suffered a loss in each of their last seven away games in the Championship. The good news for the visitors is that Liam Walsh is back from suspension.
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.