West Brom vs Bristol City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: West Brom vs Bristol City
• Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: The Hawthorns

West Brom will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss against Hull City. With a strong home record, including wins against Sheffield Utd and Swansea, they'll be keen to exploit their attacking options, particularly through Heggebø up top. The midfield duo of Diakité and Styles will need to control the game's tempo and provide the necessary service to their forwards.

Bristol City, on the other hand, come into this match with a mixed bag of results but a solid win against Middlesbrough. Their recent form suggests they can be dangerous on the counter, with Armstrong and Jacobsen likely to cause problems. However, they'll need to be wary of West Brom's home advantage and their ability to turn games around, as seen in their recent wins.

West Brom have had a rollercoaster of a season so far, with their recent results showing a mix of highs and lows. They've managed to secure two impressive home wins against Sheffield Utd and Swansea, showcasing their ability to turn games in their favour. However, their away form has been less convincing, with three consecutive losses. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but playing at home could give them the boost they need to perform well against Bristol City.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Sheffield Utd (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs QPR (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea (H)

Bristol City have shown resilience in their recent performances, with a notable win against Middlesbrough at home. Despite a loss to Coventry and a draw against Leicester, they've demonstrated they can compete with top teams. Their away form has been a bit of a concern, with a loss to Millwall and a narrow win against Portsmouth. However, their recent results suggest they have the potential to cause an upset if they can maintain their focus and intensity throughout the match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Coventry (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)

The head-to-head record between West Brom and Bristol City has been closely contested in recent matches. West Brom have secured two convincing 2-0 victories at home, showing their strength on their own turf. However, Bristol City have also had their moments, with a 2-1 win in their most recent encounter and a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup. This suggests that both teams are capable of causing upsets, making the upcoming match unpredictable.

Recent Results

• Bristol City 2-1 West Brom (08 Apr 2025)

• West Brom 2-0 Bristol City (22 Dec 2024)

• West Brom 2-0 Bristol City (16 Mar 2024)

• Bristol City 0-0 West Brom (16 Sep 2023)

• Bristol City 3-0 West Brom (28 Jan 2023) - FA Cup

• Alex Williams (Ankle) – Out

• Toby Collyer (Muscle) – Out

• Jed Wallace (Calf) – Out

• Alex Mowatt (Foot) - Doubt

• Alfie Gilchrist (Suspended) - Out

• George Tanner (Ankle) – Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) – Out

• Luke McNally (Knee) – Out

• Max Bird (Calf) - Doubt

• Mark Sykes (Hip) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Wildsmith (GK), Campbell (DF), Phillips (DF), Bielik (DF), Taylor (DF), Diakité (MF), Styles (MF), Johnston (MF), Price (MF), Grant (MF), Heggebø (AT)

West Brom are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Wildsmith in goal and a back four of Campbell, Phillips, Bielik, and Taylor. The midfield will be anchored by Diakité and Styles, with Johnston, Price, and Grant providing creativity and support to the lone striker Heggebø, who will be looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Bristol City.

• Predicted lineup: O'Leary (GK), McCrorie (DF), Dickie (DF), Vyner (DF), Pring (DF), Randell (MF), Knight (MF), Twine (MF), Mehmeti (MF), Armstrong (AT), Jacobsen (AT)

Bristol City are likely to deploy a 4-2-2-2 formation, with O'Leary between the sticks and a defensive line of McCrorie, Dickie, Vyner, and Pring. The midfield will be controlled by Randell and Knight, with Twine and Mehmeti playing just behind the attacking duo of Armstrong and Jacobsen, who will be tasked with stretching the West Brom defence and capitalising on any opportunities.

• Heggebø vs Vyner: Heggebø's pace and finishing will be tested against Vyner's defensive solidity.

• Styles vs Knight: Styles' control and distribution in midfield will be crucial against Knight's tenacity and work rate.

• Price (West Brom): Price's creativity and vision in midfield will be key to unlocking Bristol City's defence.

• Armstrong (Bristol City): Armstrong's speed and goal-scoring ability will be vital for Bristol City's attacking threat.

West Brom vs Bristol City at 15:00 GMT on Friday, 26 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be West Brom 2-1 Bristol City.

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