Bristol City vs Bournemouth tips and predictions

Bristol City can present questions for Bournemouth

There's not much up for grabs in the match winner odds and the short price for Bournemouth has made them unbackable. Bristol City don't look likely to go the whole nine yards, but they might keep the visitors on their toes. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Looking solid at home Bristol City have conceded at an average of just 0.7 goals per game over their last 3 matches and Bournemouth haven't let in a single goal throughout their most recent 3 away matches.

The Cherries are the favourites and they will be looking to keep it tidy in defence. It is not standout value but the No BTTS bet could be worth considering.

Bristol City have drawn 5 of their last 8 matches on their own soil, most recently when they drew 1-1 with Fulham at home in September. Bournemouth have drawn 2 of their last 3 away games and while the prediction is for any draw, a scoreline of 0-0 cannot be written off here. It isn't very exciting and it feels like a match to be circumspect about. A deadlock awaits after what could be a tightly contested match-up.