Bristol City vs Leeds United: Preview and Prediction
Leeds United will aim to keep within striking distance of the EFL Championship summit when they travel to Bristol City on Saturday.
Bristol City and Leeds United face off at Ashton Gate on Saturday in a crucial Championship fixture, with both teams enjoying unbeaten runs that have propelled them into the upper echelons of the table. Leeds United are eyeing automatic promotion, currently sitting level on points with second-placed Burnley. Meanwhile, hosts Bristol City have been in fine form, and are hoping to break into the playoff positions with another strong performance.
Bristol City enter the game having put together an impressive six-match unbeaten streak, with interim manager Chris Hogg overseeing the side following the unfortunate leave of absence taken by Liam Manning. During this run, the Robins have shown resilience and character, collecting valuable points to position themselves within striking distance of the playoff spots.
Following consecutive losses to West Brom and Burnley in August and September, the Robins responded positively, earning draws against Swansea City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Cardiff City. Their 2-0 win over Middlesbrough, courtesy of Anis Mehmeti and Yu Hirakawa’s first-half strikes, showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. They followed that with a spirited 2-2 draw against Stoke City on Tuesday, where Nahki Wells’ brace ensured a point after initially going 2-0 down.
Currently, sitting within four points of the playoff spots, Bristol City will look to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches with a home victory on Saturday. With momentum on their side, Hogg’s team will want to capitalize on Leeds’ high-stakes ambitions.
