Leicester want to withstand the pressure

It was clear before the season started that it would not be an easy season for Bristol City. After four defeats from their last five games, it is clear that this has also proved true on the pitch. The home side must try to have a good day against Leicester and perhaps capitalize on the fact that the Foxes are struggling off the pitch

This will also have a slight impact on the visitors’ season. Consequently, the bookmakers’ Bristol vs Leicester prediction shows that the odds are no longer quite as clear-cut as they might have been a few weeks ago, despite the visitors being the clear favorites. Leicester have lost a little of their terror!

Now the quality of the visitors is still very high and there is much to suggest that the Foxes are capable of having a good day at any time, which is also reflected in our Bristol vs Leicester betting tip for an away win.

Bristol – stats & current form

Bristol City is a team that has had better and worse spells in recent years. The hosts will want to show against Leicester that their current position in the table and the statistics of recent weeks are rather deceptive and that Bristol are definitely better than what has been on offer. Specifically, they have lost four of their last five games, with the team rarely performing well.

After the departure of the silverware, Alex Scott, Bristol made some rather average transfers in the summer, which has already contributed to their slight relegation this season. The home side go into the matchday in 14th place and have to look down rather than up. Relegation is not yet a certainty.

Bristol have not been particularly strong at home this season. The team has averaged just 1.42 points per game at home, losing eight games at home and nine away. The real aim for the rest of the season is to close the gap to the bottom as quickly as possible so that relegation is no longer conceivable

Bristol City must improve significantly

The defensive problems have been particularly evident in recent weeks. They have conceded two or more goals in three of their last six games and have only not conceded in one of their last 13 league games. That’s why it can be interesting to focus your betting on more than 2.5 goals before the game between Bristol and Leicester, with bookmaker Bet3000 offering odds of 1.85, for example.

A total of 87 goals have been scored in Bristol’s previous matches, which is not even an extremely high number, but there have almost always been more than 2.5 goals in matches against the top teams in the league. The first leg was an exception, but it was against a Leicester side that was much more controlled and ruthless than at present.

The statistics therefore show that if Bristol want to take something with them, the hosts will have to have an excellent day, otherwise it will be difficult for the home side.

Predicted Bristol line-up:

Leicester – Statistics & current form

For a long time this season, Leicester were at the top of the table, even dominating the Championship at times. But those days are over – for various reasons. On the one hand, the team is a little less focused and makes more mistakes than it did a few weeks ago, while on the other there has been some unrest in the meantime because the financial control authorities have the Foxes in their sights. Specifically, it is about violations of national Financial Fair Play.

There is a threat of a points deduction or a fine, but it is unclear for which season, as investigations are ongoing. This caused the team led by 13-goal striker Vardy, who is still captain at the age of 37, to lose their footing somewhat. Four competitive defeats from the last seven games, including a bitter FA Cup exit against Chelsea, are currently on the record.

However, this is not yet a cause for great concern, as the Bristol vs Leicester betting odds make clear. The visitors are favored and have more quality in almost every position in the squad. Nevertheless, it will be interesting for the first time in a while as far as direct promotion is concerned, as the situation in the table is now very critical. Leeds have 82 points, as do Leicester – and their closest rivals Ipswich are on 81 points

Leicester the strongest away team in the league

Leicester definitely have one positive factor to offer: They are the best team in the league away from home with 13 away wins. You can build on that and it can make all the difference, especially as the visitors also have good statistics in their home games. Especially against opponents who are much weaker in terms of play, the Foxes find it quite easy, or at least easier.

This match could play a decisive role in determining Leicester’s next games and thus the course of the rest of the season. The visitors will definitely want to save themselves the play-off games. For this game alone, it looks quite good, which is why we recommend a bet on an away win before the Bristol vs Leicester game

Predicted Leicester line-up:

Bristol – Leicester head-to-head comparison / H2H result

Both teams have met in 68 duels so far. Leicester have an advantage in the direct comparison with 29 wins, while Bristol currently have 20 victories to their name. The Foxes have a clear advantage with 95:67 goals, winning the first leg 1-0

Bristol – Leicester betting tip

Bristol will be looking to upset Leicester in this clash, but have lost four of their last five games. Their performances have not been particularly good either, which is why the bookmakers are clear about the distribution of roles and are leaning towards the Foxes. And that’s despite the fact that not everything is shining there at the moment either

In any case, the game could be a little tighter than it would have been a few weeks ago, because Leicester have to overcome a few minor problems. But perhaps the international fixture period was ideal here. That’s why betting on an away win in the match between Bristol and Leicester should pay off, as the factors clearly speak in favor of it