Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 13/10

Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 13/10 (Tuesday), at Ashton Gate Stadium, at 19:45, and the EFL Championship 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Bristol City have won 2 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have won 2 time(s). Bristol City have a 47.51% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers.

Overview Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

Bristol City are favourites, with a 47.51% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited win are at 4.01 and a draw at 8.5.

In the EFL Championship, Bristol City have 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 11 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, having Dominic Ballard as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have 2 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, and Oladapo Afolayan as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers

In 23 clashes between Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers, the record is balanced: 9 win(s) for each side and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 24/02/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Bristol City.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Bristol City: current form

Bristol City have played 8 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:

4 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.63 point(s) per match

11 goals scored (1.38 per match)

Top scorer: Dominic Ballard (3 goal(s))

Blackburn Rovers: current form

For the visitors, Blackburn Rovers have played 8 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

• 2 win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.13 point(s) per match
• 12 goals scored (1.5 per match)
• Top scorer: Oladapo Afolayan (3 goal(s))

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers key players

In the EFL Championship, Dominic Ballard carries Bristol City Football Club Limited's attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Rio Cardines, leading in assists with 6. In the whole season, Scott Twine has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Oladapo Afolayan is the name that frightens the most for Blackburn with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Oladapo Afolayan leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers statistics in the EFL Championship

Bristol City have an average of 10.75 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Blackburn Rovers have 11 corners and 2.88 cards. Check the numbers for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers below.

Bristol City

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Points & Results

• 1.56
  PPG
  1.33
• 44%
  Wins
  33%
• 44%
  First to Score
  44%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.33
  Scored/game
  1.56
• 1.44
  Conceded/game
  1.44
• 1.49
  xG
  1.40
• 1.35
  xGA
  1.57

Trends

• 67%
  Both Score
  89%
• 11%
  Clean Sheet
  11%
• 22%
  Failed to Score
  11%

Correct score prediction for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

The favoritism in the odds points to Bristol City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Bristol City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

Check out where to watch the live match between Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers

The line-ups for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up

The Blackburn Rovers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

Match: Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 13/10/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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