Match Day Thread Bristol City v Blackburn Rovers

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Tuesday 4th Nov 2025 7:45pm

Well we came back from Stoke with our tails between our legs Saturday after a thrashing.
Hopefully time stands still for no one we have Blackburn Rovers who have just come from a fantastic win at Leicester City so will be very much in full confidence tomorrow night.

Blackburn sit in 19th on 13 points some 9 points behind us at present.

Bristol City need to win this game and i think we will by a couple of goals.

Predictions-

Match preview


After finishing sixth last season and losing to Sheffield United in the playoff semi-finals, Bristol City have been keen to replicate that form this term under new manager Gerhard Struber.
The Austrian has so far overseen six wins, four draws and three losses in the Championship, with the Robins currently fifth on 22 points.
With 21 goals scored in their opening 13 league matches, Bristol City currently boast the joint third-best attack in the division and will aim to continue their strong offensive output to push towards the automatic promotion places.
Notably, in five of their six league wins, they have had less possession than their opponents and often look to soak up pressure before advancing on the counter-attack.
They will, however, be looking to respond after suffering a 5-1 defeat away to Stoke City on Saturday, a result they will be determined to ensure was only a brief setback.

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As for Blackburn Rovers, they finished one place below Tuesday night's opposition last season but have had a more difficult follow-up campaign.
Despite consecutive wins, Rovers have won just two other games, drawn once and lost a further seven in the first 12 Championship games, sitting 19th on 13 points.
A 2-0 victory on the road at Leicester City means Valerien Ismael's men are currently four points clear of Sheffield United, who currently occupy the last relegation spot.
Finally finding some consistent momentum, the Blackburn faithful will be hoping Andri Gudjohnsen can continue his impressive form after three goals in his last two.
Prior to the away win at the King Power on Saturday, Rovers had failed to score in three of their five away games and will be hoping that they can build on their recent results to kick-start their season.
We say: Bristol City 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
Keen to make amends from Saturday's humbling defeat, Bristol City will be hoping to take advantage of a side who have been inconsistent at best this season. We expect Blackburn's two game winning run to come to an end and the Robins claim their seventh league win of the season.

“Easier said than done”: Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers predictions
The72’s writers offer their Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers predictions ahead of the Championship clash on Tuesday.
Blackburn Rovers travel to Bristol City in midweek, looking to make it three wins on the spin in the league.
Blackburn Rovers have not had the best start to the season, but results have improved in recent weeks. Coming into this midweek round of fixtures, Rovers are 19th in the table after 12 games.
Valerien Ismael’s side have had plenty of issues away from the pitch as fans voice their opinions over the club’s ownership, yet in recent weeks, that has not affected results. They looked to have found their rhythm in recent games.
At the weekend, Blackburn Rovers went to Leicester City and won 2-0 in an impressive performance. That result came off the back of beating Southampton, another relegated side, the following weekend.

Their opponents Bristol City have had a brilliant start to this season. Gerhard Struber came in to replace Liam Manning, who joined Norwich City, and he has taken no time to get his side playing.

However, they come into this clash off the back of a freak defeat at the hands of Stoke City. The Potters put five past Bristol City, handing them their third result of the season.
Despite that, Struber’s side still sit 5th in the table on 22 points. They had won their last three games prior to this weekend’s defeat to Stoke City.

Charlie Hodgson
“Blackburn Rovers will be very happy with their last two games, but this will be a much tougher test. A good result here though will have Rovers fans thinking they can push themselves up the table.

“As for Bristol City, they simply need to bounce back from the weekend’s defeat. The result is likely a blip for them but they cannot afford to allow that blip to become a slump.

“With that said, I can see this being a draw. Blackburn’s good form will put them in good stead but I think Bristol City are just too good to lose to them at the moment.”

Prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers

James Ray
“Though at differing ends of the Championship table, these two come into this game off the back of conflicting results.

“Blackburn Rovers have had a poor season to date but that was a perfect away

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at Leicester City. Now with back-to-back wins, they’ll be determined to show they’re better than the relegation fight many have been concerned about.


“As for Bristol City, they’ll be reeling off the back of an absolute thrashing at Stoke City. Struber will have to drive a

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out of his side, but that is easier said than done so soon after a big loss.


“Ultimately, I reckon this will be close. The hosts might just make the home advantage count though.”

Prediction: Bristol City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

Me i am going 3-1 Bristol City.

 

Injuries are our biggest concern (as always).

 

A real scratch 11 out there tonight - and it shows. Borges not been great tbh, now it seems he’s picked up a knock as well… we can’t get a break

 

Both look quite poor..uneventful