With both Bristol City and Luton enjoying the comforts of mid-table, both could make a push for an even stronger position when going toe-to-toe on Ashton Gate on 12:00 25th April in round 44 of the Championship. Placed 16th in the table Bristol City have amassed 51 points after 43 games. On 57 points Luton is ranked in 12th place with as many matches as the home side.
It has been a few rounds since Bristol City last taste of success in the Championship and they should expect no presents from upcoming opponents Luton.
Bristol City did not win the last 7 matches in a row;Bristol City did not win the last 8 matches in a row at home;Bristol City has lost in the last 7 of 8 matches at home;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Bristol City’s last 5 of 7 matches.
Luton Town unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Luton Town’s last 6 of 8 matches;Luton Town scored in the last 5 of 7 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The mood around Bristol City is pretty low right since a win has proven hard to come by in recent weeks. In their 3 latest outings Bristol City were hammered by Coventry in a 3-1 defeat and went on to a 0-0 draw against Nottingham F.. Their latest game produced a 2-1 defeat against Wycombe.
Luton will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last 3 matches Luton finished off Wycombe in a 3-1 win, followed by a 1-0 win against Watford. Their most recent match brought a 0-0 draw against Reading.
On the back of these results and with erratic performances by Bristol City, siding with Luton at odds 2.38 seem the obvious way to go.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Bristol City were left reeling when Luton took a 2-1 win in their latest Championship encounter. It served as pay back for the 3-0 defeat Bristol City handed out in the reverse match. Bristol City enter the match against Luton with a 1-0-2 record in their previous 10 encounters in the Championship.
Bristol City lie 16th in the table on 51 points from 43 matches. 6 points ahead following the first 42 matches Luton find themselves in 12th place.
Following odds are available for this match with the bookmakers: Bristol City to win pays out at 3.10, the best prize for a draw is 3.25, while an away win for Luton returns you odds 2.38. Bristol City won 2 of their last 10 home league games whereas Luton lost 5 of their last 10 away league games.
Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match seeing both teams to score (BTTS) lies at 53%. This equals odds 1.90 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 1.87. The last 10 home league games for Bristol City averaged 1.9 goals per game with BTTS paying out 2 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Luton the average total goals were 1.8 with 1 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 43%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.30 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.60. Bristol City’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 1.9 goals a game. 2 of Bristol City’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Luton’s last 10 away league games averaged 1.8 goals per game. 4 of the last 10 away matches for Luton went over 2.5 goals.