Our Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Bristol City vs Middlesbrough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bristol City's Last Match – Coventry vs Bristol City
Bristol City will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England Championship defeat at the hands of Coventry on December 13. In that match, Bristol City recorded 36% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coventry | 64% | 15 (3) | 1.49 | 75 |
 Bristol City | 36% | 14 (9) | 1.67 | 44 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs QPR
Middlesbrough will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 England Championship victory over QPR on December 13. In that match, Middlesbrough had 63% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 63% | 7 (8) | 2.15 | 57 |
 QPR | 37% | 8 (4) | 1.28 | 37 |
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Bristol City 9-13
Middlesbrough 18-15
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol City to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.5
Middlesbrough to win: @2.4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Bristol City (4-2-3-1) : Max O'Leary, Ross McCrorie, Rob Dickie, Zak Vyner, Cameron Pring, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Sinclair Armstrong, Emil Riis
Middlesbrough (4-2-2-2) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett, Alexander Gilbert, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Riley McGree, David Strelec, Tommy Conway