Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion are set for a pivotal Championship showdown on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 at Ashton Gate. The clash comes on Matchday 41 of the season and carries major playoff implications, as both sides are currently level on points. With West Brom sitting 7th and Bristol City just behind in 8th, this head-to-head could prove decisive in the race for a top-six finish.
Bristol City vs West Bromwich Albion
Bristol City and West Bromwich Albion have faced each other 19 times to date. Of those encounters, Bristol City have claimed victory in 4 matches, while West Brom have come out on top in 11. The remaining 4 fixtures ended in a draw. On average, their meetings have produced 3.05 goals per game. This season, Bristol City are averaging 1.30 goals per match, slightly ahead of West Bromwich Albion, who are scoring at a rate of 1.15 goals per game.
Bristol City come into this clash on the back of a 2-1 win over Watford in the Championship. In that game, they held 44% possession and registered 7 attempts on goal, with 4 hitting the target. Watford, meanwhile, had 8 attempts with 3 on target.
West Bromwich Albion, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. Despite dominating possession with 63% and racking up 21 attempts on goal, only 3 were on target. Sunderland managed 7 efforts, also with 3 on target, but crucially made one count.
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Clean sheets have been hard to come by for Bristol City in recent outings. They’ve conceded in five of their last six matches, allowing a total of five goals during that span. While that trend may not necessarily continue, it’s worth noting. Adding to their challenge, Bristol City have failed to beat West Bromwich Albion in their last four league meetings.
On the other side, West Bromwich Albion have struggled to find the back of the net in recent weeks, managing just four goals across their last six matches. During that same period, they’ve conceded five times. However, they hold a strong record at Ashton Gate, remaining unbeaten in their last four league visits to Bristol City. That said, the Baggies are also without a win in their last 12 league matches on the road, a streak they’ll be eager to break.
What is the Prediction?
In conclusion, considering both teams’ goal-scoring potential and defensive resilience, we anticipate a competitive and entertaining contest—though it could ultimately end in a goalless stalemate.
Summary
Match: Bristol City vs West Bromwich Albion
Bet: both teams to score – no
Odds: -104 / 1.96
