Bristol C. vs Preston Match preview

English Championship: Bristol C. vs Preston

It`s a game between two teams who can`t do much to improve their table position, having achieved their targets for this season. Although many thought Preston would be fighting for the Premier League and Bristol City for survival, it turned out to be quite the opposite.

Massive season for Robins

Bristol City are already assured of a play-off place, and it`s only a matter of what position they`ll start from. Robins could not cope with the pressure in the finish and let go of the 2nd place after just 1 win and as much as 5 defeats in last 8 games. Fourth place is furthest the can go now, but could drop to 5th or 6th, depending on their results and also on results of Watford and crystal Palace.

They had psychological drop in form and fear of direct promotion and it cost them a lot. The away defeat against Sheffield United only served to prove this statement right. Robins went ahead through penalty at Bramall Lane, but home side caught up and got the lead through veteran Gary Speed`s goals. Bristol put them under intense pressure in the finish, but Blades held on.

Preston preparing for the next season

Preston North End assured of their survival 3 rounds ago, so those final games are just a formality. Still, Lillywhites manage quite well. They overplayed Ipswich at home Deepdale stadium, even though it was a 2:2 draw. Visitors were put ahead, after many opportunities Preston made a reversal through Neil Mellor, and Ipswich grabbed the point in the closing minutes.

Certainly manager Alana Irvin can be content with his squad`s form, they finally snapped out after a tough season and many misfortunes they had to face with. They are in an 8 match undefeated series – 5 wins and 3 draws. They already started making new contracts with their best players and Lewis Neal and Callum Davidson are already certain to feature for the team next season.

Betting verdict

This will be a calculation-free game between two teams most likely to take the opportunity of putting some younger players to gain experience. Table placement does matter for Bristol City (due to rivals in the play-off semi-finals) so we think they`ll be more offensive and closer to winning. However, the wisest bet would be on over 2.5 goals and it`s our suggestion.

Our tip: Bet 8 on Over 2.5 goals
Odds 1.9 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers