{"id":1434310,"date":"2026-02-23T09:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434310"},"modified":"2026-02-23T12:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:18:44","slug":"match-preview-blackburn-vs-bristol-city-24-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-blackburn-vs-bristol-city-24-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blackburn Rovers<\/a> welcome Bristol City<\/a> to Ewood Park on Tuesday, 24 February, for a Championship<\/a> clash that could have major implications at both ends of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bristol City\u2019s recent attacking form and a superior head-to-head record set the scene for a tense encounter, while Blackburn\u2019s struggle for goals has them nervously looking over their shoulder. Kick-off is set for 19:45, with both sides desperate for points as the season enters its final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on season-long attacking trends and recent head-to-head outcomes, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the value around Bristol City\u2019s attacking edge, but also see reason to look at cards and the outright market for punters seeking value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bristol City Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBristol City have won 7 of the last 16 head-to-heads and are outperforming Blackburn in attack this season (45 goals vs 31). With Blackburn\u2019s home struggles and lack of a standout scorer, backing City with draw cover looks a strong play.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 4.5 Cards<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/4 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(30.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBlackburn average over two bookings per game (69 yellows in 33), while Bristol\u2019s faster attackers could draw fouls. This fixture often gets feisty with plenty at stake.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Bristol City\u2019s stronger campaign is reflected in the standings, sitting 8 places and 9 points above Blackburn. Bristol\u2019s superior attack (45 goals, 32 assists) and a positive goal difference highlight their edge, while Blackburn\u2019s -10 goal difference and league-low scoring output underline why they are 20th. Both sides have conceded 41, but Bristol\u2019s 11 clean sheets (vs Blackburn\u2019s 9) show more defensive resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Bristol City<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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