Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Prediction

After dropping points for the first time this season away to Barnsley on Saturday, Championship leaders Bristol City hope they can return to winning ways against Middlesbrough.

Neil Warnock's side lost their opening game to Watford, but have since gone four unbeaten with three draws too. Can they climb up the table with a much-needed victory?

As for their H2H meetings, Bristol are superior (W9, D3, L4) and haven't lost any of the last three. Will recent history repeat itself in their midweek clash, or can Boro spring a surprise against a side eager to right last season's wrongs? Read my match preview, for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips

Bristol City were left ruing late drama against Barnsley, as Callum O'Dowda was penalised for a forceful aerial challenge on Michael Sollbauer in stoppage-time. Sollbauer needed medical attention, but the visitors were furious - stressing it was outside the area and an honest but unfortunate collision.

Referee Leigh Doughty ignored their animated protests before Cauley Woodrow sent Max O'Leary the wrong way, equalising with the game's final kick. It means Tuesday's hosts will be eager to avoid similar frustration and it's also likely head coach Dean Holden rotates his squad here.

Highly-rated fullback Steven Sessegnon (on-loan from Fulham) impressed on his debut last month against Aston Villa and could make his league bow. Han-Noah Massengo and Famara Diedhiou were among the unused substitutes at Oakwell, so will be itching to feature here.

Boro meanwhile, kept their first clean sheet since early July (ten games, all competitions) at Reading's expense but were busy defensively. Warnock will probably make changes to freshen up his starting eleven too, after a quiet outing for the bulk of his more creative-minded players.

Bristol City vs Middlesbrough Correct Score Predictions

Middlesbrough were fortunate to emerge with a point against Reading at the weekend, so Warnock will expect improvements here.

The same can be said of their hosts: sitting six points and 14 places above them in top spot. Reading's draw means they remain top on goals scored (tied on +6 goal difference) and they'll hope for a better result on Tuesday evening.