Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City: match statistics
Bristol City presents decidedly better form and statistics in this clash. The hosts occupy a distant 21st place in the table with just a 24% home win rate, conceding an average of 1.29 goals per match. Blackburn has a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches and a staggering 47% loss rate in front of their home crowd. Bristol City, on the other hand, shows a 38% away win rate, a better shots on target ratio (4.25 vs 3.53), and higher shooting efficiency (9% vs 8%). The visitors have scored more goals in the last 5 matches (7 vs 5) and have a better points record. Although the form of both teams in the last 5 meetings is variable, Bristol City possesses better offensive and defensive parameters, making them the favorite in this duel.
Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackburn Rovers played against Bristol City in Championship (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Blackburn Rovers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Bristol City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackburn Rovers scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.24. Bristol City scores 1.36 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Blackburn Rovers's games and 42% of Bristol City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 45%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol City has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.33 per game. Blackburn Rovers takes 11.5 shots per game, while Bristol City takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Bristol City leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackburn Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Bristol City, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bristol City presents decidedly better form and statistics in this clash. The hosts occupy a distant 21st place in the table with just a 24% home win rate, conceding an average of 1.29 goals per match. Blackburn has a negative goal difference of -6 in home matches and a staggering 47% loss rate in front of their home crowd. Bristol City, on the other hand, shows a 38% away win rate, a better shots on target ratio (4.25 vs 3.53), and higher shooting efficiency (9% vs 8%). The visitors have scored more goals in the last 5 matches (7 vs 5) and have a better points record. Although the form of both teams in the last 5 meetings is variable, Bristol City possesses better offensive and defensive parameters, making them the favorite in this duel.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackburn Rovers | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blackburn Rovers is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.4 pts / game - Bristol City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bristol City is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.36 goals / game - Bristol City
Blackburn Rovers scores in 67% of games (22 of 33 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (11 of 33 meczów).
Bristol City scores in 67% of games (22 of 33 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
Over / Under - Bristol City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bristol City is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.45 pts / game - Bristol City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackburn Rovers
Bristol City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Blackburn Rovers | Liga | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.58 | • 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 56% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 51% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackburn Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bristol City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City?
The Championship match finished Blackburn Rovers 1:2 Bristol City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City?
Blackburn Rovers score 0.94 goals per game on average and Bristol City 1.36. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 42% of Bristol City's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Bristol City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City?
The statistical background for Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.