Burnley vs Bristol City predictions: Clarets to showcase top-two credentials
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- Burnley are third in the Championship
- Bristol City sit seventh
- Recommended bet: Burnley/Burnley in Half Time/Full Time
Burnley will be aiming to keep the pressure on automatic promotion rivals Leeds United and Sheffield United with victory at home over Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday.
The Clarets are third heading into the weekend fixtures, two points behind both Yorkshire clubs above them and are on a brilliant 25-game unbeaten run in the second tier.
The Robins also approach the clash in good form and are pushing for a play-off place after going seven games unbeaten before the international break.
Team news
Burnley's injury list remains lengthy with Enock Agyei, Jonjo Shelvey, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Mike Tresor and Aaron Ramsey all still ruled out.
The Robins have George Tanner, Luke McNally and Ayman Benarous all on the sidelines, while Ross McCrorie is a major fitness doubt for the visitors.
The stats
Burnley have conceded the fewest goals in the Championship this season (11) and have also kept a league-high 27 clean sheets.
Burnley won the meeting between these two sides earlier in the season 1-0 at Ashton Gate.
City are on a seven-game unbeaten run in the Championship and they have not lost any of their last five away league games, although they have drawn four of those matches.
The Robins have a wretched recent record against Burnley, with the Clarets winning the last eight clashes.
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Prediction
Burnley's last defeat in the Championship came way back in early November, with Scott Parker's side having used their defensive solidity as a great platform to impressively remain in touch with Leeds and Sheffield United at the top of the table.
With just eight games to go, the Clarets are still right in the mix to finish in the top two and secure an immediate return to the Premier League and they look ready to take advantage of any late stumbles by their rivals.
A win over City is required at the weekend and Parker's men should deliver another Turf Moor success in the league this season when also leading at half-time.
Burnley have been in front at the break and then gone on to win in six of their last eight league games and, even though City have plenty to play for as they chase a place in the play-offs, the home side should dominate to ensure they remain right in the automatic promotion picture.
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