Read our Burnley vs Bristol City prediction with predicted lineups, betting tips, and key odds analysis as both sides clash in Championship action.
Burnley vs Bristol City Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Turf Moor, Burnley |
Burnley host Bristol City at Turf Moor on Saturday still chasing a first league win of the campaign, with the visitors arriving in far healthier shape. The English Championship table tells the story.
The Clarets remain winless in five competitive outings and sit down in 23rd, having managed two draws and two defeats from their opening four league fixtures so far this term.
Bristol City look the sharper side, sitting eighth after taking seven points from the last nine available. Scott Twine, back at his former club, has already netted twice in the league this season.
History could not favour the hosts more strongly, though. Burnley have won each of their last nine meetings with Bristol City in all competitions, so this Turf Moor clash pits form against a dominant record.
Burnley vs Bristol City Form
Burnley are struggling, winless in five and rooted in 23rd on both the table and the form guide. Their draw with Middlesbrough summed things up, forced to come from behind through Ugo Raghouber. Both teams have scored in four of Burnley's last four Championship games, with 4+ goals in three of those four. Finishing has been a real weakness.
Bristol City are the in-form side, eighth in the table and unbeaten in three after taking seven points from nine. Their attack is humming, having scored 2+ goals in each of their last three Championship matches. Scott Twine and Dominic Ballard both found the net in the recent win at Preston, and the Robins carry a genuine set-piece and aerial threat.
Burnley vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Burnley: E. Agyei (Injured/out), J. Beyer (Injured/out), J. Cullen (Injured/out), J. Banel (Injured/out), L. Foster (Injured/out), B. Humphreys (Injured/out), A. Barnes (Injured/out), L. Pires (Injured/doubtful)
Bristol City: L. McNally (Injured/out), G. Tanner (Injured/doubtful)
Burnley
There is better news in the engine room for Burnley. Josh Laurent has served his one-match suspension and is available again, while Reo Hatate could make his debut in central midfield after his move from Celtic. Max Alleyne and Largie Ramazani are among the others pushing for recalls, though the injury list remains long.
Bristol City
Bristol City have a cleaner bill of health. Jason Knight stays put after his mooted transfer collapsed, so he starts and captains the side. Brian De Keersmaecker could feature on the bench for the first time, while George Tanner is expected back in the squad having missed the trip to Preston.
Burnley vs Bristol City Predicted Lineup
Burnley
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Weiss; Roberts, Ahmedhodzic, Alleyne, Sonne; Hatate, Mejbri; Larsen, Ramsey, Ramazani; Amdouni
Bristol City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Tickle; Cardines, Eissat, Dickie, Eile; Randell, Knight; Hirakawa, Twine, Wallace; Tolaj
Burnley vs Bristol City Key Stats & Match Facts
Burnley have won their last nine matches against Bristol City in all competitions.
Burnley have been winning at both half time and full time in six of their last seven matches against Bristol City in all competitions.
Burnley have scored 2+ goals in four of their last six matches against Bristol City in the Championship.
Bristol City have scored at least two goals in each of their last three Championship matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bristol City's last three Championship games.
Burnley vs Bristol City Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This is a tricky one to call. Bristol City are the form side, but the numbers lean towards a tight home win, with the Clarets priced up as favourites at 39/40 with Unibet. Our prediction is a narrow Burnley victory, in keeping with the projected 1-0 scoreline and a dominant head-to-head record. That makes Burnley vs Bristol City best bets worth a closer look below.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score – No. Back at least one side to keep a clean sheet at Turf Moor. Burnley have won each of their last nine meetings with Bristol City in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in four of those encounters. Their head-to-head dominance at this ground, combined with a Bristol City attack that can be vulnerable when teams press them high, makes the no-BTTS angle genuinely compelling.
Yu Hirakawa Over 0.5 Shots On Target in the Player Shots On Target market. The Bristol City winger carries a strong implied probability of registering at least one shot on target, and his role on the left of a free-scoring attack that has found the net in every game this season gives that every chance of landing. Hirakawa is a busy, direct operator who gets into shooting positions regularly.
Burnley vs Bristol City Bet Builder
Our four-leg Burnley vs Bristol City bet builder tips lean into the visitors' attacking output: Rio Cardines over 0.5 assists, over 1.5 Bristol City goals, Scott Twine to score anytime and Rob Dickie to be carded.
Rio Cardines is flying at the moment, having provided assists in each of his last three Championship appearances, so backing him for another over 0.5 assists makes plenty of sense.
The Robins have scored 2+ goals in each of their last three Championship matches, so over 1.5 away goals fits the profile of this free-scoring Bristol City side perfectly.
Scott Twine returns to his old club in form, having scored in two of his last three Championship outings, making him a tempting anytime goalscorer pick.
Rob Dickie completes the ticket, with the defender booked in two of his last three Championship appearances against a stubborn Burnley side.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 90/1 and is as short as 66/1 elsewhere.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Burnley vs Bristol City Talking Points
The story here is form against history. Bristol City arrive on the back of a 3-1 win at Preston, with Scott Twine, Lisav Naif Eissat and Dominic Ballard all on the scoresheet, and they now return to Turf Moor to face the club Twine used to represent. Burnley, meanwhile, could only draw 1-1 at home with Middlesbrough after Ugo Raghouber's leveller, and they remain without a win. Deadline-day arrivals Igor Julio and Reo Hatate have been folded into the group, and how quickly they settle could shape whether the Clarets finally get their season going or whether the Robins' momentum carries the day.
Burnley vs Bristol City Predictions FAQs
When is the Burnley vs Bristol City English Championship game?
Burnley vs Bristol City kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Where is Burnley vs Bristol City being played?
The match is being played at Turf Moor in Burnley.
What competition is Burnley vs Bristol City in?
Burnley vs Bristol City is an English Championship fixture.
Who are the predicted goalkeepers for Burnley vs Bristol City?
Burnley are predicted to start M. Weiss in goal, with S. Tickle expected between the sticks for Bristol City, both sides lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
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