Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: double chance Burnley
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The English Championship 2026/27 is already taking shape.
Burnley host Bristol City this 05/09, at 15:00, at Turf Moor.
Burnley head into this clash with 0 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Bristol City have won 2 time(s). Burnley have a 51.020408163265% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
Check out the prediction for Burnley vs Bristol City, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Saturday match.
Prediction for Burnley vs Bristol City
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Overview Burnley vs Bristol City
Burnley are favourites, with odds of 1.96 and a 51.020408163265% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Burnley F.C., with 11 win(s) against 2 for Bristol City. The odds for a Bristol City Football Club Limited win are 4.41 and a draw is 8.5.
In the EFL Championship, Burnley have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. The top scorer is Zian Flemming, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Bristol City have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded. Dominic Ballard is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Burnley and Bristol City
In 15 clashes, Burnley have the advantage over Bristol City: 11 win(s) against 2 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 29/03/2025, in the EFL Championship. Burnley won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Burnley vs Bristol City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Burnley: current form
Burnley have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Zian Flemming (2 goal(s))
Bristol City: current form
For the visitors, Bristol City have played 4 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.75 point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1.75 per match)
Top scorer: Dominic Ballard (2 goal(s))
Burnley vs Bristol City key players
In the EFL Championship, Zian Flemming carries Burnley F.C.'s attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Max Alleyne, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Zian Flemming has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Dominic Ballard is the name that frightens the most for The Robins with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Rio Cardines leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Scott Twine has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Burnley vs Bristol City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Burnley have an average of 9 corners and 2 cards per match. Bristol City have 10.5 corners and 1.5 cards. Check the statistics for Burnley vs Bristol City in the table below.
Burnley
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D D D D D |
1 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.53 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.2 | 1.76 |
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W D L D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 0.83 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.74 | 1.51 |
More tips for Burnley vs Bristol City
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Correct score prediction for Burnley vs Bristol City
The favoritism in the odds points to Burnley. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Burnley 1-0 Bristol City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Burnley vs Bristol City
Check out where to watch the live match between Bristol City and Burnley:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Burnley and Bristol City
The line-ups for Burnley vs Bristol City 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.
Burnley F.C. line-up
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1
Max Weiß
Goalkeeper
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7
Jacob Bruun Larsen
Forward
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8
Ugo Raghouber
Midfielder
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11
Zeki Amdouni
Forward
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12
Dastan Satpaev
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14
Connor Roberts
Defender
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15
Anel Ahmedhodzic
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17
Andreas Hountondji
Forward
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18
Hjalmar Ekdal
Defender
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22
Oliver Sonne
Defender
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28
Hannibal Mejbri
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Sam Tickle
Goalkeeper
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2
Lisav Naif Eissat
Defender
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4
Adam Randell
Midfielder
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7
Yu Hirakawa
Forward
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9
Lorent Tolaj
Forward
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10
Scott Twine
Midfielder
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12
Jason Knight
Midfielder
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16
Robert Dickie
Defender
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20
Sam Greenwood
Midfielder
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21
Rio Cardines
Defender
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38
Noah Eile
Defender
The Bristol City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Burnley vs Bristol City
Match: Burnley vs Bristol City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Turf Moor
Broadcast: none scheduled
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