2 : 1
  • 04 January 2025, Blackburn Rovers vs Burnley, 0-1, Lose
  • 01 January 2025, Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers, 1-1, Draw
  • 29 December 2024, Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City, 0-1, Lose
  • 26 December 2024, Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland, 2-2, Draw
  • 21 December 2024, Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers, 1-0, Lose
Blackburn Rovers
Home
  • 04 January 2025, Bristol City vs Derby County, 1-0, Win
  • 01 January 2025, Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City, 2-2, Draw
  • 29 December 2024, Bristol City vs Portsmouth, 3-0, Win
  • 26 December 2024, Bristol City vs Luton Town, 1-0, Win
  • 22 December 2024, West Bromwich Albion vs Bristol City, 2-0, Lose
Bristol City
Away
Championship
Championship, England

In a fiercely contested Championship encounter on the 12th of December, 2023, the Blackburn Rovers managed to edge out Bristol City with a narrow victory of 2-1. The Rovers' win was mostly attributed to their attack that maintained the pressure and translated their opportunities into goals effectively, although their discipline was notably lacking in the latter stages of the game, as reflected in their collection of yellow cards.

In the first half, the home side wasted no time in demonstrating their attacking prowess as they opened their account just 35 minutes into the match, alarming Bristol City's defense with their intent. Keeping Bristol City on their toes with constant offside threats, Blackburn pushed forward incessantly, although this aggressive strategy led to more offsides (6) than Bristol City's more cautious approach that saw no offsides throughout the game.

On the other hand, the Bristol side did manage to somewhat resist Blackburn's relentless attack, getting more corner kicks (4) compared to Rovers' 3. This signifies Bristol City's attempts to level the playing field by threatening Blackburn's goal post from the sides but they were unfortunately unable to convert any of their chances. Despite scoring a goal at 59:44 in the second half, Bristol City's efforts were not enough to tilt the balance of the game in their favor.

When it comes to discipline, Blackburn Rovers displayed a significant lack, amassing 4 yellow cards, largely clustered towards the end of the second half. This could suggest a decline in the team's composure as the game approached its conclusion. On the contrary, Bristol City seemed more controlled, receiving only a single yellow card throughout the matchmaking, indicating a comparatively more disciplined performance.

What arguably made a significant impact on the match was Blackburn's aggressive offensive strategy compared to Bristol's defensive approach. Despite the flurry of yellow cards, Blackburn Rovers applied pressure on their opponents from the beginning and established an early lead, setting the pace of the game according to their terms.

Bristol City's efforts to counteract through corner kicks and a defensive strategy unfortunately fell short against Blackburn's determined front. The data shows that Blackburn's eager push forward and early scoring had a more substantial effect on the match result than Bristol City's more cautious and disciplined strategy.

In summary, the match was characterized by Blackburn Rovers' aggressive attack and lack of discipline in contrast to Bristol City's steadier but less effective play, ultimately resulting in a 2-1 victory for the home side.

BET NOW

Form Guide

Lose0-1Blackburn Rovers vs Burnley
Draw1-1Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers
Lose0-1Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City
Draw2-2Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland
Lose1-0Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
3:6
GOALS / MATCH
0.6
  • Blackburn Rovers has lost three matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:6, scoring 0.6 goals average
Win1-0Bristol City vs Derby County
Draw2-2Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City
Win3-0Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Win1-0Bristol City vs Luton Town
Lose2-0West Bromwich Albion vs Bristol City
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
7:4
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Bristol City has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:4, scoring 1.4 goals average

Blackburn Rovers H2H Bristol City

Home gameBlackburn Rovers30Bristol CityAway gameChampionship
Away gameBlackburn Rovers05Bristol CityHome gameChampionship
Home gameBlackburn Rovers21Bristol CityAway gameChampionship
Away gameBlackburn Rovers11Bristol CityHome gameChampionship
Home gameBlackburn Rovers23Bristol CityAway gameChampionship
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
8:10
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Blackburn Rovers overtook Bristol City twice
  • Blackburn Rovers won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:10; average goals per match – 1.60
BET NOW

FAQ

Football today takes a brief interlude, presenting a perfect moment to hone your betting prowess. Our tipsters have crafted insightful betting tips for the upcoming games, coupled with a free bet to get you started. With the added advantage of copy bets, mimic the strategies of successful bettors to enhance your winning potential. Embrace the expertise of our tipsters and transform your next bet into a victory, eagerly awaiting the return of the beautiful game with optimism.

Explore our sportsbook today!