Match: Championship
Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City
Local Kick-off Time: Feb 24, 2026 7.45pm
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ODDS
| Type | Option 1 | Odds 1 | Option 2 | Odds 2 | Option 3 | Odds 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 | 2.30 | X | 3.20 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Asian Handicap | -0/0.5 | 2.03 | +0/0.5 | 1.83 | ||
| Scored (Goals) | 2/2.5 | Over 1.83 | Under 2.03 | |||
| Corners | 9.5 | Over 1.72 | Under 2.00 |
Prediction: Bristol City win or draw
Both sides have plenty to play for. Blackburn are just five points above the relegation zone and need points to survive. Bristol City are 12th, four points outside the playoffs, and must win to boost their promotion hopes. Blackburn have a poor home win rate, while Bristol City have a strong away record. Despite a -0.25 home handicap for Blackburn, the away side are far more likely to avoid defeat.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Blackburn Rovers
In their fight for survival, Michael O'Neill marked his first home game in charge of Blackburn Rovers with a huge three points against their Lancashire rivals Preston North End.
Rovers left it late on Friday night, with Yuki Ohashi striking in the 95th minute to seal a dramatic victory that moved them five points clear of the relegation zone with just 13 matches remaining. In their quest to secure Championship football for the 2026-27 campaign, Blackburn parted ways with Valerien Ismael after a run of just 11 wins in nearly a year.
His successor, O'Neill, has made an immediate impact, beginning life at Ewood Park with back-to-back victories while continuing to balance his role with managing the Northern Ireland national football team. Earning a first away win for nearly three months and securing a huge victory over their Lancashire rivals now means Rovers have hauled themselves out of the relegation zone and have momentum behind them that they hope can continue to keep them up. Although they have scored four goals in the last 180 minutes of football, their overall attacking output has been a let-down.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/02/21English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1-0HT 0-0 FT 1-0 | Preston North End |
| 2026/02/14English Football League Championship | Queens Park Rangers | 1-3HT 1-2 FT 1-3 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2026/02/07English Football League Championship | Norwich City | 2-0HT 0-0 FT 2-0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2026/02/04English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1-0HT 1-0 FT 1-0 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 2026/01/31English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 0-1HT 0-0 FT 0-1 | Hull City |
| 2026/01/24English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1-1HT 1-1 FT 1-1 | Watford |
| 2026/01/21English Football League Championship | Swansea City | 3-1HT 1-1 FT 3-1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2026/01/17English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 3-0HT 2-0 FT 3-0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2026/01/11FA Cup | Hull City | 0-0PEN 4-3, HT 0-0 FT 0-0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2026/01/04English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 2-2HT 1-2 FT 2-2 | Charlton Athletic |
Bristol City
As for Bristol City, their erratic form since the turn of the year has seen them fluctuate dramatically between the playoff places and mid-table, and they head into Tuesday’s contest sitting 12th, despite being in the playoff places just a few weeks ago. Following their trip to South Wales at the weekend, the Robins were undone by a Zan Vipotnik strike, meaning Gerhard Struber's side returned to England empty-handed after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Swansea City.
Having faced Welsh opposition twice in less than a week, Bristol City failed to win either encounter and have slipped into mid-table, though the playoffs remain just four points away. A consistent run could quickly propel them back into the top six and keep alive hopes of securing a playoff finish for the second consecutive season, but consistency has proved hard to come by in recent weeks. Since the New Year, Struber’s men have repeatedly struggled to build momentum, failing to follow up victories with positive results and even suffering a damaging 5-0 home defeat that sent shockwaves through the club. The pair lock horns for the second time this season after Blackburn came away from Ashton Gate 1-0 winners thanks to an Ohashi strike, similar to their most recent result.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/02/21English Football League Championship | Swansea City | 1-0HT 1-0 FT 1-0 | Bristol City |
| 2026/02/18English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 2-2HT 0-1 FT 2-2 | Wrexham |
| 2026/02/07English Football League Championship | Hull City | 2-3HT 1-2 FT 2-3 | Bristol City |
| 2026/01/31English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 0-5HT 0-3 FT 0-5 | Derby County |
| 2026/01/24English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 2-0HT 0-0 FT 2-0 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 2026/01/21English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 2-0HT 1-0 FT 2-0 | Bristol City |
| 2026/01/17English Football League Championship | Oxford United | 0-0HT 0-0 FT 0-0 | Bristol City |
| 2026/01/11FA Cup | Bristol City | 5-1HT 2-0 FT 5-1 | Watford |
| 2026/01/04English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 0-2HT 0-1 FT 0-2 | Preston North End |
| 2026/01/01English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 5-0HT 2-0 FT 5-0 | Portsmouth |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Bristol City +0.25
European Handicap: Away Win or Draw
Predicted Scores: 1-2, 2-2, 1-3
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
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