Bristol City have drawn their last 3 home matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Bristol City's last 11 home games (Championship). Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 away matches (Championship). Bristol City have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches (Championship). Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 11 matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bournemouth's last 4 away games (Championship).
Chris Martin produced a late moment of magic two weeks ago as Bristol City came from behind to beat newly-promoted Peterborough 3-2 away from home. Nigel Pearson's side have lost just one of their last seven league matches. West Brom may have faltered against Stoke last time out, but Bournemouth kept up what is now the league's only unbeaten record with a 2-1 victory against a strong Sheffield United side. The Cherries have won five and drawn one of their last six league games. 1:2
Two changes are on the cards for the home side with left-back Jay Dasilva and versatile midfielder Kasey Palmer both in contention for recalls. Young midfielder Han-Noah Massengo remains sidelined with a knock but centre-back Nathan Baker should return to action. David Brooks has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma and begins his recovery process. Manager Scott Parker will likely name the same starting XI he deployed against Sheffield United two weeks ago.
While Bristol City have undoubtedly improved under Pearson, we cannot back them to end their winless run at home to the leaders. The Cherries need to offer a little more in the final third on a consistent basis, but Parker's side should be able to edge this contest.
Chris Martin produced a late moment of magic two weeks ago as Bristol City came from behind to beat newly-promoted Peterborough 3-2 away from home. Nigel Pearson's side have lost just one of their last seven league matches. West Brom may have faltered against Stoke last time out, but Bournemouth kept up what is now the league's only unbeaten record with a 2-1 victory against a strong Sheffield United side. The Cherries have won five and drawn one of their last six league games. 1:2
Bristol City have drawn their last 3 home matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Bristol City's last 11 home games (Championship). Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 away matches (Championship). Bristol City have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches (Championship). Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 11 matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bournemouth's last 4 away games (Championship).
Two changes are on the cards for the home side with left-back Jay Dasilva and versatile midfielder Kasey Palmer both in contention for recalls. Young midfielder Han-Noah Massengo remains sidelined with a knock but centre-back Nathan Baker should return to action. David Brooks has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma and begins his recovery process. Manager Scott Parker will likely name the same starting XI he deployed against Sheffield United two weeks ago.