Burnley Vs Bristol City Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups f3v6w

Ahead of Saturday’s EFL Championship clash, we have the Burnley vs Bristol City preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups.

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Burnley will be aiming to keep the pressure on Leeds and Sheffield United as the race for automatic promotion begins to intensify.

The Clarets are unbeaten across their last 25 EFL Championship games but still remain third in the table. However, a win on Saturday could change that.

Just two points separate the trio of Premier League chasers so if the Whites or Blades slip up, Scott Parker’s side know they must pounce.

Before the break, goals from Josh Brownhill and Jaidon Anthony ensured Parker’s boys secured a fine 2-0 away win against Swansea.

The lack of conceding goals has certainly been Burnley’s strongest asset this year. And that in itself boils down to the herculean performances by goalkeeper James Trafford.

JT ahead of Bristol City. 🗣️

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) March 28, 2025

Bristol City have had an excellent 2025 as the Robins’ march towards the playoffs is really beginning to gather momentum.

Since New Years Day, City have only lost twice and they are currently just outside the top six on goal difference. Bettering West Brom’s result this weekend will see the sides swap places in the table.

Before the international break, first-half goals from Mark Sykes and Nahki Wells gave Liam Manning’s side a 2-1 win over Norwich at Ashton Gate.

That leaves the Robins on 57 points with eight games to go. A trip to Lancashire to take on a side who have only shipped 11 goals this season provides the perfect opportunity to test themselves against one of the league’s finest.

Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK price Burnley as the 10/13 favourites. Bristol City can be backed at 9/2 with the draw 5/2.

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Up top, Burnley will be without Aaron Ramsey and Mike Tresor. The same also applies to Jonjo Shelvey and defender Jordan Beyer.

Midfield dynamo Josh Brownhill is likely to start in an attacking role alongside Zian Flemming. The latter has eight goals and three assists to his name this term.

Meanwhile, Bristol City won’t be able to call upon Ayman Benarous and Luke McNally. The duo are out for the long haul owing to ACL injuries.

Defender Ross McCrorie is expected to be named in the matchday squad. The Scottish international hasn’t featured since the 1-1 draw with Cardiff on February 15.

we're FINALLY back tomorrow. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/H5o5onBDK8

— Bristol City FC (@BristolCity) March 28, 2025

Burnley Vs Bristol City Predicted Lineups 2g5ip

Burnley: Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Edwards, Cullen, Laurent, Anthony, Flemming, Brownhill

Bristol City: O’Leary; Vyner, Dickie, Roberts; Sykes, Williams, Knight, Bird, Pring; Wells, Mehmeti

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Despite Bristol City’s surge into playoff contention, we are predicting Burnley to secure all three points at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.

The Clarets have shipped just 11 goals this season and have enough firepower to down the Robins for the second time in 2024/25.

Prediction: Burnley 2-0 Bristol City