Bristol City vs Middlesbrough betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

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Under 2.5 goals and Middlesbrough win (3/1)

Middlesbrough have struggled away from home this season winning just four times on the road.

However, they will fancy their chances of beating a struggling Bristol City side.

Boro have struggled for goals this season and therefore a low scoring win for them is likely.

Aaron Connolly to score anytime (5/2)

Connolly produced an impressive display on Sunday in Middlesbrough’s 4-1 win over Derby.

Match preview: Bristol City vs Middlesbrough

Bristol City suffered a defeat against fellow midtable side Swansea City on Sunday.

Nigel Pearson’s side suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Swans in South Wales.

City have now lost four of their last seven matches and won just once during that period.

The defeat on Sunday leaves them 17th in the Championship.

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Middlesbrough climb into playoff spots

Middlesbrough have climbed into the playoff spots following a run of three games without a defeat.

Boro defeated Derby 4-1 over the weekend to claim a huge three points.

Chris Wilder’s side have now collected seven points from their last three games.

They of course also recorded that famous win over Man United at Old Trafford two weeks ago.

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Bristol City team news

Max O’Leary was forced off with an injury against Swansea.

The goalkeeper is therefore expected to miss the clash.

Middlesbrough team news

Matt Crooks suffered a head injury against Derby and will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s match.

January signings Aaron Connolly and Folarin Balogun could both keep their places in the line up after impressing on Saturday.

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