Our Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 2-1
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 21, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
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 – Cardiff vs Bristol City
Bristol City should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Championship draw against Cardiff on February 15. In that match, Bristol City recorded 43% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiff | 57% | 11 (5) | 1.78 | 57 |
Bristol City | 43% | 4 (3) | 1.02 | 44 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Watford
Middlesbrough will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England Championship loss against Watford on February 15. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 58% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 58% | 8 (5) | 0.86 | 66 |
Watford | 42% | 11 (5) | 1.43 | 25 |
Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 2.16 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Bristol City 12-11
Middlesbrough 9-13
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol City to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.4
Middlesbrough to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
Bristol City (3-4-3) : Max O'Leary, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Haydon Roberts, George Tanner, Max Bird, Jason Knight, Mark Sykes, Anis Mehmeti, Sinclair Armstrong, Scott Twine
Middlesbrough (4-4-2) : Mark Travers, Anfernee Dijksteel, Rav Van den Berg, Dael Fry, Neto Borges, Morgan Whittaker, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Delano Burgzorg, Kelechi Iheanacho, Tommy Conway