Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Blackburn to win and both teams to score (4/1)

Blackburn will desperately need to win on Saturday as they look to remain in the top six.

Rovers sit in 4th spot but have teams outside the top six hot on their heels.

Meanwhile, whilst Bristol City are unlikley to get a result, they have been capable of getting a goal, scoring in 14 of their last 15 matches.

Andreas Weimann to score anytime (4/1)

Weimann has been the standout member of a poor Bristol City side.

Match preview: Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City

Blackburn remain firmly in the race for promotion.

Rovers currently occupy 4th spot but they are just a point above 7th place.

Last Tuesday they were held to a goalless draw with Millwall.

Tony Mowbray’s side have now won just once in their last five and desperately need a win on Saturday.

Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers – Sky Bet Championship MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28: Blackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Bristol City suffer third straight defeat

Bristol City have now lost six of their last nine league matches.

They suffered a third straight defeat on Saturday as they were beaten by Birmingham.

The Robins were beaten 2-0 at Ashton Gate.

The defeat leaves Nigel Pearson’s side 19th in the table.

Bristol City v Reading – Sky Bet Championship BRISTOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Antoine Semenyo of Bristol City celebrates after scoring their sides first goal with team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Reading at Ashton Gate on February 09, 2022 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Blackburn Rovers team news

Blackburn remain without Ben Brereton Diaz who is set for a long spell on the sidelines.

They will also be without Ryan Nyambe who is injured.

Bristol City team news

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