Bitesize Prediction: Bristol City vs Preston – 03/05/25

Competition: Championship

Market: Bristol City win

Odds: 19/20 @ 1xBet

In what is a season-defining showdown for both camps on Saturday lunchtime, Bristol City will welcome Preston to Ashton Gate.

Starting with the hosts, opening their season-finale this weekend remarkably sat in the play-off places, Bristol City have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the Championship. However, blown away at an already-promoted Leeds earlier in the week as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at Elland Road, Liam Manning’s men have suffered consecutive Championship defeats for the first time since the end of November. However, last seen at Ashton Gate claiming an impressive 2-1 victory against Sunderland on April 18th, the Robins have continued to shine with their success on home soil. In fact, Bristol City have won all of their previous four straight showdowns at Ashton Gate by a 2-1 scoreline. It should also be noted, on what has become a sensational purple patch, Saturday’s hosts have registered 19 points from their last seven Championship matchups in front of their own supporters. Holding just a one-point buffer from slipping out of the play-off spots, Manning’s camp will have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders here.

As for the visitors, while Preston might have enjoyed an eye-catching run on either side of opening 2025, the Lilywhites have come crashing back down in an infamous fashion. Last seen falling to a 2-1 loss at home against fellow strugglers Plymouth, Paul Heckingbottom’s side have come tumbling down the Championship standings. Suddenly at the heart of a real relegation scrap, the Lancashire-based outfit travel to Ashton Gate this weekend holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone. In fact, Preston have lost all of their last four consecutive Championship showdowns by a 2-1 scoreline. Recording just a single second-tier victory since the start of February, the former Sheffield United boss has come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end following a routine 3-0 drumming against Aston Villa, Preston will also be concerned by their most recent meeting against Bristol City. Hit with a 3-1 defeat when they welcomed the Robins to Deepdale on November 2nd, we are backing a similar home win.

Bet: Bristol City 19/20 to beat Preston in Saturday’s Championship contest @ 1xBet