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34'
Oliver Rathbone
Normal Goal
40'
Oliver Rathbone🟨
Yellow Card
44'
Neto Borges🟨
Yellow Card
46'
Emil Riis Jacobsen🔄
Substitution 1 → Sinclair Armstrong
46'
Mark Sykes🔄
Substitution 2 → Delano Burgzorg
46'
Sam Morsy🔄
Substitution 3 → Jason Knight
47'
Sinclair Armstrong
Normal Goal → Tomi Horvat
54'
Max Cleworth🟨
Yellow Card
63'
Tomi Horvat🔄
Substitution 4 → Max Bird
71'
Adam Randell🔄
Substitution 5 → Joe Williams
71'
Nathan Broadhead🔄
Substitution 1 → George Dobson
71'
Sam Smith🔄
Substitution 2 → Kieffer Moore
71'
Oliver Rathbone🔄
Substitution 3 → Josh Windass
73'
Dominic Hyam🟨
Yellow Card
76'
Joe Williams
Own Goal
89'
Max Bird
Normal Goal → Jason Knight
90+1'
Delano Burgzorg🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots9
0Blocked Shots2
3Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox4
11Fouls13
3Corner Kicks2
1Offsides3
50Ball Possession50
2Yellow Cards3
2Goalkeeper Saves3
492Total passes486
404Passes accurate399
82Passes %82
0.38expected_goals1.07
0goals_prevented0

Starting Lineups

Bristol CityBristol City1:1

Starting XI

23Radek VitekG
21Neto BorgesD
4Adam RandellM
10Scott TwineM
18Emil Riis JacobsenF
5Robert AtkinsonD
40Sam MorsyM
14Tomi HorvatM
16Robert DickieD
17Mark SykesM
19George TannerD

WrexhamWrexham1:1

Starting XI

1Arthur OkonkwoG
2Callum DoyleD
14George ThomasonM
33Nathan BroadheadF
28Sam SmithF
5Dominic HyamD
27Lewis O'BrienM
20Oliver RathboneF
4Max CleworthD
18Ben SheafM
12Issa KaboréM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Bristol City
Bristol City
Form: W-L-W-L-D
Wrexham
Wrexham
Form: W-L-W-W-D
Record
5 W
1 D
4 L
6 W
2 D
2 L
Goals Per Game
1.8
Scored
vs
1.6
Scored
1.5
Conceded
vs
1.2
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
40%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.4
Away:1.2
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:1.4
Scored
Home:1.3
Away:2.0
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:0.8

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1543
Average
1508
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1532
↓ Momentum (-11)
1514
↑ Momentum (+6)
Expected Outcome
37%
Home Win
33%
Draw
30%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1485
Attack
1503
1540
Defence
1521
Recent Form
1481
Attack
1495
1527
Defence
1519
Post-Match Changes
0
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

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Bristol City vs Wrexham: Over 2.5 Goals Value in Championship Clash
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.91
Expected Value:+26.1%
Confidence:70

Lekker! We've got a proper Championship scrap on the cards here at Ashton Gate, and I'm not talking about the leftovers from last night's braai. Bristol City hosting Wrexham is the kind of midweek fixture that gets the beers cold and the fire stoked. These two are neck-and-neck in the table - Wrexham sitting pretty in 8th with 47 points, just one ahead of Bristol City in 9th on 46 points. It's tighter than a Springbok jersey after Christmas dinner, and with playoff spots up for grabs, this is massive! Now, let's talk about Bristol City at home, my bru. They've been more up and down than a yo-yo in a lift. One minute they're smashing Portsmouth 5-0 on New Year's Day and Watford 5-1 in the FA Cup on January 10th, the next they're getting a proper klap from Derby, losing 0-5 at home on January 30th. That's 2.40 goals scored per game at home, but 1.60 conceded - it's like watching a game of touch rugby with no defense! They've won 60% of their last 5 home games, but that 0-5 hiding is still fresh. They did bounce back with a 3-2 win away at Hull (who are 5th in the table) on February 7th, showing they can score against good sides, but then drew 0-0 with Port Vale in the FA Cup on Valentine's Day. Talk about inconsistent! Wrexham, on the other hand, are the real deal away from home lately. Four away games, four wins - that's 100% perfection, better than my boerewors recipe! They've beaten Derby 2-1, Blackburn 2-0, QPR 3-2, and Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on the road. Scoring 2.00 per game away and conceding just 0.75, they're tighter than a Durban July fascinator. They even beat high-flying Ipswich 1-0 in the FA Cup on February 13th - and Ipswich are 4th in the Championship! Their only recent blip was a 0-2 home loss to Millwall on February 7th, but away from home they've been unstoppable. The reverse fixture back in November? Wrexham took the chocolates 2-0 at their place. That's the only time these two have met in this data set, so Wrexham have the psychological edge and know exactly how to frustrate Bristol City. Looking at the underlying numbers, the goal expectancy is sitting at 3.37 total (1.57 for City, 1.80 for Wrexham). With Bristol City's home games averaging 4.00 goals per game (2.4 for, 1.6 against) and Wrexham banging in 2.00 away while conceding less than a goal, we're looking at a goal-fest. The bookies have Over 2.5 at 1.91, which is lekker value when the math suggests it should be much shorter given the attacking talent on display. Both teams have averaged 1.60 goals per game over their last 10, and with Wrexham's BTTS rate at 60%, there's every chance both keepers are picking the ball out of the net. **Key Points:** • Bristol City have scored 10 goals in their last 3 home games (5 vs Portsmouth, 5 vs Watford) but conceded 7 in their last 3 home matches (5 vs Derby, 2 vs Preston) • Wrexham have won their last 4 away games in the league, scoring 8 and conceding just 3 (2 vs Derby, 2 vs Blackburn, 3 vs QPR, 1 vs Sheff Wed) • The reverse fixture on November 26, 2025 ended 2-0 to Wrexham • Goal expectancy of 3.37 suggests high probability of Over 2.5 goals • Both teams are separated by just 1 point in the Championship table (8th vs 9th) • Bristol City average 2.40 goals at home but concede 1.60; Wrexham score 2.00 away and concede 0.75 **Summary:** Grab another cold one and get ready for goals. With Bristol City's home games being a circus of attacking football and defensive lapses, combined with Wrexham finding their scoring boots on the road, this has Over 2.5 Goals written all over it. At 1.91, the value is braai-level hot! These sides have shown they can both find the net, and with the tight table pressure, expect an open game.

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Bristol City vs Wrexham: Over 2.5 Goals Value Bet
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.91
Expected Value:+10.8%

Listen up, lovers of the beautiful game—The Big O is here to get you all hot and bothered about this Championship clash. When Bristol City welcome Wrexham, we're not expecting a quiet evening. Oh no, we're anticipating a proper goal-fest that'll have us all reaching... for the Over 2.5 button. Bristol City have been absolutely relentless on home soil lately, averaging a mouth-watering 2.4 goals per game across their last five home outings. We're talking about a side that put five past Portsmouth and another five past Watford in the FA Cup—not to mention that five-goal thriller against Hull City on the road. Sure, they took a beating from Derby (0-5) recently, but that just proves my point: this lot don't know how to keep things tight at the back, conceding 1.6 per game when playing at home. When Bristol City are involved, the net is always bulging at both ends. Now, let's talk about Wrexham. These visitors have been absolutely sensational on their travels, winning all four of their recent away days while netting exactly 2.0 goals per game. They've found the net in every single one of those matches, including that delicious 3-2 victory at QPR and a 2-1 triumph at Derby. With an away attack this potent and Bristol's defense looking about as solid as a chocolate teapot lately, we're guaranteed action. The numbers are screaming at us here. The goal expectancies suggest we're looking at over 3.3 expected goals for this encounter, yet the bookies are offering us a tempting 1.91 on the Over 2.5 line. That's value, baby! When you combine the hosts' tendency for high-scoring affairs (averaging 4.0 total goals per game recently at home) with Wrexham's perfect away record and attacking prowess, anything under three goals would be a massive letdown. **Key Points:** • Bristol City average 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per home game (4.0 total) • Wrexham boast a 100% away win rate in their last 4 trips, scoring 2.0 per game • Expected goals total sits at a juicy 3.37 for this fixture • Recent results include 5-0, 5-1, and 3-2 scorelines for the hosts • Over 2.5 Goals priced at 1.91 represents solid value for this shootout **The Big O Verdict:** This has all the ingredients of a classic Championship barnburner. Both teams are finding the net with regularity, and neither defense looks capable of keeping a clean sheet. I'm backing Over 2.5 Goals at 1.91—because when it comes to pleasure, why settle for less than three?

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Wrexham the Value Underdog at Ashton Gate
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.40
Expected Value:+22.4%
Confidence:70

Hello my fellow underdog lovers! Umery Underdog here with a delightful Championship tussle that has my tail wagging with excitement. We've got Bristol City hosting Wrexham in what looks like a classic case of the market sleeping on the little puppy! Now, glance at the league table and you might do a double-take. Wrexham sit pretty in 8th place with 47 points, while Bristol City are one spot below in 9th with 46 points. Yet the bookies have Bristol City as favourites at 2.10 and my beloved Wrexham as 3.40 outsiders? That smells like value to me! Let's talk about Wrexham's magnificent away form because it truly is something special. These plucky travellers have won their last FOUR away matches on the spin – that's 100% perfection on the road! They triumphed 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday, edged a thriller 3-2 at QPR, ground out a 2-1 win at Derby, and secured a 2-0 victory at Blackburn. They're scoring 2.00 goals per game away from home while conceding just 0.75. That's the form of promotion contenders, not underdogs! Bristol City at home have certainly been potent, netting 2.40 goals per game with a 60% win rate. Their recent 5-0 thrashing of Portsmouth and 5-1 FA Cup demolition of Watford show they can be devastating. However, they've also shown vulnerability – that shocking 0-5 home defeat to Derby and a disappointing 0-0 draw with struggling Oxford United (who are averaging just 0.90 points per game) suggest they're not invincible at Ashton Gate. The head-to-head record favours Wrexham too – they won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in November. And just last week, they showed their cup pedigree by knocking out high-flying Ipswich (who average 2.10 points per game) with a disciplined 1-0 victory. Wrexham's recent form reads six wins from ten games (2.00 points per game) compared to Bristol City's four wins (1.40 points per game). The visitors are in better shape, higher in the table, and have that perfect away record to lean on. **Key Points:** • Wrexham have won their last 4 away games (100% record) • Wrexham (47 pts, 8th) are above Bristol City (46 pts, 9th) in the table • Wrexham won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier this season • Bristol City lost 0-5 at home to Derby recently and drew 0-0 with Oxford United • Wrexham just beat 4th-placed Ipswich 1-0 in the FA Cup • Wrexham averaging 2.00 goals per game away, conceding just 0.75 **Summary:** This is exactly why I love being an underdog tipster! Wrexham at 3.40 is a gift. They're the form side, they're higher in the table, they've got a perfect away record, and they've already beaten Bristol City this season. The market is pricing them as clear outsiders when they should be much closer to evens. I'm backing the away win at 3.40 – come on you little puppies, let's get another away victory!

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Wrexham Away Value Too Strong to Ignore
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.40
Expected Value:+19.0%
Confidence:65

A Championship clash under the lights, this is. Separated by mere point in the table, Bristol City and Wrexham are. Nine home, eight away, the hosts and visitors stand. But look deeper, you must, to find where value lies. Fortress Ashton Gate, Bristol City has built. 2.40 goals per game at home they score, and 60% of recent home battles, they have won. Mighty victories, 5-0 over Portsmouth and 5-1 over Watford, they achieved. Yet fragile, their defense can be. 0-5 to Derby they lost, and 0-2 to Preston. Five goals conceded at home to the Rams, a warning this is. Hull City, strong in form (2.10 PPG), they defeated 3-2 away, but consistency, eludes them. Strong with the away form, Wrexham is. Perfect their recent travels have been - four wins from four away games. 2.00 goals per game on the road they score, while only 0.75 they concede. Derby (1.20 PPG away), Blackburn (1.10 PPG), and QPR (1.30 PPG), all fell to the Red Dragons. Even Ipswich (2.10 PPG), high-fliers they are, Wrexham defeated 1-0 in the cup. Momentum, a powerful force it is. One meeting only, these sides have had. 2-0 to Wrexham, that game went. History repeats itself, it may. More shots Wrexham takes (13.4 to 11.4), while more possession Bristol keeps (54% to 50%). End-to-end, this contest promises to be. Key Points: - Wrexham have won 100% of their last 4 away games in the league - Bristol City have scored 2.40 goals per game at home but conceded 1.60 - The only previous meeting this season ended 2-0 to Wrexham - Wrexham are averaging 2.00 points per game over their last 10 matches Summary: Value in the away odds, I sense. 3.40 too generous for a team with such momentum. The force is strong with Wrexham. Bet on the away win, you should.

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Bristol City vs Wrexham Tips: Value in Away Win
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.40
Expected Value:+12.2%
Confidence:65

Alright mate, fancy a flutter on the Championship? Tuesday night sees Bristol City host Wrexham in what looks a proper tight affair on paper, but I'm seeing a cracking bit of value in the away column if you don't mind me saying. Bristol City are sitting ninth in the table with 46 points from 31 games, but their recent form's been up and down like a yo-yo. They took a proper hiding at home last month, getting walloped 5-0 by Derby – and that ain't pretty for the home fans. Mind you, they did bounce back with a 3-2 win at Hull and smashed Watford 5-1 in the cup, so they can certainly find the net at Ashton Gate, averaging 2.40 goals per game in their last five home outings. But defensively? They've been leaking 1.60 per game at home, which gives the visitors a sniff. Now then, Wrexham are the lads in form. They're one point above City in eighth with 47 points, and their away record is nothing short of sensational – four wins from four on the road, scoring two goals a game and keeping things tight at the back with just 0.75 conceded per game. They've won at Derby, Blackburn, QPR and Sheffield Wednesday recently, and they even knocked Ipswich out the cup at the weekend with a 1-0 win. That's promotion form, that is. The only meeting between these two this season saw Wrexham win 2-0 back in November, and with the bookies offering 3.40 for an away win here, I reckon that's a gift. Bristol City's home advantage is real – they've won 60% of their last five at home – but that 5-0 drubbing shows they can collapse, and Wrexham's momentum is undeniable. Key Points: • Wrexham have won their last four away games in the league, scoring 2.00 goals per game • Bristol City conceded five at home to Derby recently, showing defensive frailties • The reverse fixture ended 2-0 to Wrexham earlier this season • Both teams average 1.60 goals per game over their last ten matches Summary: Wrexham are flying on the road and the 3.40 looks too big for a side that's won four straight away and sits above Bristol in the table. I'm backing the away win.

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Wrexham Away Form Makes 3.40 A Gift
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:3.40
Expected Value:+29.2%
Confidence:65

The market has made a rare miscalculation here, pricing Bristol City as 2.10 favorites against a Wrexham side that has been the Championship's most impressive travelers. When the goal expectancies favor the away team (1.80 vs 1.57) and the form tables show a 0.60 PPG gap in Wrexham's favor, those 3.40 odds start looking like free money. Bristol City's home record appears solid on paper—60% wins and 2.40 goals per game—but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find statistical noise. Those figures are bloated by a 5-0 rout of struggling Portsmouth and a 5-1 FA Cup demolition of Watford. Remove those outliers and you're left with a side that just shipped five goals to Derby in their own backyard, failed to score against Oxford United (0-0), and managed just a 0-0 draw against Port Vale last time out. That's three home games without a goal from open play in their last five, against opposition ranging from mid-table to relegation fodder. Wrexham, meanwhile, are riding a four-game away winning streak with a 100% record on the road recently. They've taken maximum points at Derby (2-1), Blackburn (2-0), QPR (3-2), and Sheffield Wednesday (1-0)—demonstrating both the ability to grind out tight results and win high-scoring affairs. Their defensive record away is elite: 0.75 goals conceded per game across those four matches. Factor in their 1-0 FA Cup victory against Ipswich (who boast 2.10 PPG form) just three days ago, and you're looking at a side peaking at exactly the right moment. The mathematics are unambiguous. Wrexham's 2.00 PPG from their last ten dwarfs Bristol City's 1.40. The goal expectancy models give Wrexham the edge even on Bristol City's turf. Yet the market prices this as if Bristol City are clear favorites. At 3.40, the implied probability is just 29.4%—a figure that ignores Wrexham's momentum, superior defensive organization, and Bristol City's recent struggles against teams sitting deep. **Key Points:** • Wrexham have won 100% of their last 4 away games, scoring 2.00 goals per game and conceding just 0.75 • Bristol City's home scoring average (2.40) is inflated by 5-0 and 5-1 outliers against weaker opposition; they failed to score in 3 of their last 5 home matches • Goal expectancies: Wrexham 1.80, Bristol City 1.57—suggesting the away side should be marginal favorites, not 3.40 outsiders • Wrexham just eliminated high-flying Ipswich (2.10 PPG form) from the FA Cup, while Bristol City drew 0-0 with Port Vale • At 3.40, Wrexham offers an estimated EV of +29% based on a conservative 38% win probability The value here is stark. Wrexham at 3.40 represents a significant pricing error by the odds compilers, who appear to be trading on Bristol City's reputation rather than their current form. When a team is winning away at Derby and Blackburn while the home side is losing 0-5 to Derby and drawing with Port Vale, the 3.40 quote is mathematical malpractice. Take the price before they correct it.

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