Bristol City and Middlesbrough looked to be battling one another for a potential play-off spot last time they met back in April.
The Robins won 1-0 that day, but in the end neither made it into the play-offs, and both clubs have taken different approaches to bounce back from that disappointment this time.
Rookie coach Jonathan Woodgate is in charge of Middlesbrough, while Bristol City have opted for the continuity of Lee Johnson building his project.
At present, it looks like it's working out better for City, who responded to their opening day defeat to Leeds by taking ten points from the next available 12. They've won their last three fixtures and will be full of confidence heading into this game, having scored at least two goals in each.
Stoke loanee striker Benik Afobe has scored three goals in three games so far and looks to have turned a corner after a failing to hit double figures for the Potters last season.
Woodgate's Boro, meanwhile, have won just one of five games so far, while the scorelines haven't suggested a great deal of evolution from the days of Tony Pulis, with a total of just five goals featuring in their last four games.
We're expecting another tight encounter for Middlesbrough, but Bristol City just to edge it given the momentum of three straight wins.
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Bristol City v Middlesbrough
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Bristol City and Middlesbrough looked to be battling one another for a potential play-off spot last time they met back in April.
The Robins won 1-0 that day, but in the end neither made it into the play-offs, and both clubs have taken different approaches to bounce back from that disappointment this time.
Rookie coach Jonathan Woodgate is in charge of Middlesbrough, while Bristol City have opted for the continuity of Lee Johnson building his project.
At present, it looks like it's working out better for City, who responded to their opening day defeat to Leeds by taking ten points from the next available 12. They've won their last three fixtures and will be full of confidence heading into this game, having scored at least two goals in each.
Stoke loanee striker Benik Afobe has scored three goals in three games so far and looks to have turned a corner after a failing to hit double figures for the Potters last season.
Woodgate's Boro, meanwhile, have won just one of five games so far, while the scorelines haven't suggested a great deal of evolution from the days of Tony Pulis, with a total of just five goals featuring in their last four games.
We're expecting another tight encounter for Middlesbrough, but Bristol City just to edge it given the momentum of three straight wins.
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Bristol City to win 1-0 – 13/2 with Bet365
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Head to Head Comparison
Bristol City - Last 5 Matches
Middlesbrough - Last 5 Matches