Bristol City vs Luton Town Prediction 26.12.2024 | Championship

• Competition: England - Championship
• Date: Thursday, 26th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
• Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium (Bristol)

Bristol City are eager to get back on track after a dry spell as they host Luton Town at Ashton Gate in the 23rd round of the Championship on Thursday.

Despite ending November in magnificent fashion, as they put on a dazzling attacking display to demolish Portsmouth 4-0 at home, Bristol City have faced a shart decline in form during the final month of the year. Indeed, the Robins' pursuit of their first December victory came to another halt when they were beaten 0-2 by West Bromwich Albion over the weekend, with the defeat leaving them exactly in the middle of the Championship table, equally distant from both the playoff and relegation zones.

Up next for them is Luton Town, a team that has been delivering sub-par performances, which is unexpected considering they were viewed by many as a hot favorite for automatic promotion to the Premier League at the beginning of the season. Admiteddly, the Hatters received a boost of confidence ahead of Championship matchweek 23 after pulling off a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Derby County, which allowed them to establish a comfortable seven-point buffer above the relegation-threatened teams.

Bristol City vs Luton Town Betting Tips: X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

With only two points separating these rivals, the rejuvenated Luton Town will be looking to craft a winning strategy and leapfrog 12th-placed Bristol City in the standings. It's undeniable that the Hatters have been dreadful travelers this season, but their form in December - having taked two wins and a draw from their last four matches - gives them optimistic signs that their dismal seven-game losing run on the road will come to an end. 

Another indication that Luton might envision a favorable outcome from their Thursday visit is the fact that their hosts, Bristol City, have shown a sharp decline in form throughout December, going winless in all four matches this month (D2 L2). Additionally, the Robins have found it difficult to triumph in their own backyard of late, recording just one victory in their previous seven home fixtures, four of which concluded in draws. While their displays away from home have been disastrous, Luton’s newfound momentum offers them a chance to break their dismal travel curse, and we believe they have what it takes to collect something meaningful in this encounter.