Stadium
Ashton Gate
Bristol, England
Referee
Anthony Backhouse
England
HOME FORMATION
3-4-1-2
AWAY FORMATION
4-4-2
Lineups
Bristol City - 3-4-1-2
Middlesbrough - 4-4-2
Match Preview: Bristol City vs Middlesbrough
Bristol City return to home soil to face Middlesbrough at 4:00 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Championship campaign.
Bristol City are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Middlesbrough arrive with confidence, securing 4 wins from their last 5.
Historically, Bristol City hold the edge with 6 wins to Middlesbrough's 2 in 10 meetings. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Bristol City edged it 2-1.
Bristol City's aggressive 3-4-1-2 system could test the resilience of Middlesbrough's 4-4-2 approach.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Bristol City may hold the edge at Ashton Gate, but Middlesbrough's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.