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Bristol City vs Leicester City Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Friday, 29th March, Ashton Gate Stadium is set to host an intriguing clash in the 39th round of the England Championship as Bristol City welcomes Leicester City. With both teams having varying fortunes this season, this match promises a spectacle worth tuning in for at 12:30.

Bristol City, under the guidance of Liam Manning, finds themselves positioned 14th in the league with 47 points. Their recent form has been less than stellar, securing only one win out of their last five matches and suffering four defeats. This includes a recent setback against West Bromwich Albion where they were defeated 2-0 away from home. On average, The Robins score and concede around 1 and 1.3 goals per game respectively but tend to perform slightly better defensively at home.

On the other side of the pitch stands Leicester City who are enjoying a more prosperous season sitting at second place with an impressive tally of 82 points. Led by Enzo Maresca, The Foxes have had a mixed bag in terms of recent results – managing only one win alongside three losses and a draw in their last five outings; notably losing to Chelsea with a scoreline of 4-2 in their most recent game away from home. Despite these setbacks, Leicester's goal-scoring ability remains evident with an average of nearly two goals per game when playing away.

The historical context adds another layer to this matchup as Leicester claimed victory over Bristol by one goal to none during their last encounter on September's King Power Stadium meeting – marking them as favorites once more for this upcoming match.

Bet

Given both teams' performances and statistical averages regarding goals scored and conceded per game - particularly noting Leicester’s prowess on the road - combined with current odds provided; recommending Over 2.5 goals seems like a compelling bet for this fixture at odds of 1.92.

Considering each team’s offensive capabilities especially when factoring in that both sides have shown vulnerabilities at conceding goals lately (as seen from their previous games), there is value here suggesting that spectators could be treated to an exciting match featuring three or more total goals scored within regulation time.