Bristol City vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Oct 2026
Bristol City vs Blackburn Predictions
We are wagering Blackburn +0.5 at -115 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Bristol City, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.
Explore our full Bristol City vs Blackburn betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Bristol City vs Blackburn Preview
Bristol City square off against Blackburn at Ashton Gate, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 13 October.
Bristol City played Charlton Athletic away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at The Valley. Michael Skubala's men enjoyed 47% possession and three shots on target, while Scott Twine was the goalscorer.
Blackburn Rovers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 victory against Cardiff City at Ewood Park. The Riversiders had 41% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Andri Gudjohnsen and Todd Cantwell found the net.
H2H: City Beat Blackburn in Pair’s Previous Clash
The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of away side City when they last played Blackburn, with the clash taking place at Ewood Park. City have five wins from the past 10 H2H games, with two draws and three Blackburn victories also happening.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Bristol City |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 12:13 | 14 |
| 13 |  Blackburn |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 14:13 | 12 |
City have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Robins have averaged 45.5% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 6.4 corners.
Scott Twine and Dominic Ballard are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Lorent Tolaj has 2. Leading assistor is Rio Cardines with 6.
Blackburn have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 12.0 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Lancashire side average 50.2% possession, 6.7 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts.
Andri Gudjohnsen has recorded 4 goals, Oladapo Afolayan 3, with Todd Cantwell and Ryoya Morishita both managing 2. Ryoya Morishita, Harry Pickering and Oladapo Afolayan have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Bristol City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Tickle (GK), George Tanner, Luke McNally, Rob Atkinson, Rio Cardines, Brian De Keersmaecker, Adam Randell, Yu Hirakawa, Jason Knight, Scott Twine, Dominic Ballard.
Blackburn predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Balázs Tóth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Hayden Carter, Sean McLoughlin, Harry Pickering, Sam Morsy, Kristi Montgomery, Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, Oladapo Afolayan, Andri Gudjohnsen.
Main Match Prediction
Blackburn look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Championship match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -115 looking like value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Championship stats which can also act as a guide.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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2
Blackburn
Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 2-2 draw and this is available at +850. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at +130. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn) has managed three goals in his past five Championship matches. It’s worth a play on the +400 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Blackburn Rovers in their past six games, while the previous 5 City home matches have seen them concede an average of 8.00 corners. We’re going to select the Overs for Blackburn Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of +102.
Bristol City
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on Blackburn Rovers with an Asian Handicap of +0.5, Over 2.5 goals along with Blackburn Rovers to have over 4.5 corners.
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Bristol City vs Blackburn Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this Championship clash, Bristol City are the -114 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 53% chance of winning. Blackburn Rovers are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +285.
You can back City at +135 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Blackburn are +295 and the draw is chalked up at +120.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -154.
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There is +140 available that Lorent Tolaj finds the net at any stage. He is available at +400 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
City have six losses and four victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Blackburn haven’t won any of their past four away games. The Riversiders have clocked up four draws, three victories and three defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
When the sides last met at Ashton Gate, Blackburn beat City 1-0. It’s been three City victories, two draws and two Blackburn wins in the previous 7 H2H games at Ashton Gate.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City Home Stats |
4-0-6 | 2.20 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
| Blackburn Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.50 | 1.20 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 24/02 2026 Blackburn 1 Bristol City 2
- Championship: 04/11 2025 Bristol City 0 Blackburn 1
- Championship: 25/01 2025 Bristol City 2 Blackburn 1
- Championship: 14/09 2024 Blackburn 3 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 10/04 2024 Bristol City 5 Blackburn 0
- Championship: 12/12 2023 Blackburn 2 Bristol City 1
- Championship: 21/01 2023 Bristol City 1 Blackburn 1
- Championship: 03/09 2022 Blackburn 2 Bristol City 3
- Championship: 12/03 2022 Blackburn 0 Bristol City 1
- Championship: 20/11 2021 Bristol City 1 Blackburn 1
Bristol City League Stats
Blackburn League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bristol City this season are Dominic Ballard (3), Scott Twine (3), Lorent Tolaj (2)
- Top Assistors for Bristol City this season are Rio Cardines (6), Jed Wallace (1), Lorent Tolaj (1)
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Bristol City vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | 20 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | 18 |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 16 |
| 4 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 16 |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 14 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | 14 |
| 11 | Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | 13 |
| 12 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | 13 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | 11 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | 11 |
| 17 | Bolton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | 10 |
| 18 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 22 | Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | 7 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8:16 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 3 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 11 |
| 4 | West Ham | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Charlton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 8 | West Brom | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 12 | Watford | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 13 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bolton | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 16 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 18 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 19 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
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