Burnley 1-2 Bristol City: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Burnley return to Turf Moor seeking the lift that has eluded them during a difficult opening stretch, while Bristol City arrive with momentum from their recent recovery. The home side's task is harder after Flemming's departure and with several central options unavailable, particularly Cullen and Beyer. Bristol City's confidence, Twine's influence between the lines and an extra recovery day give them a credible route to make this uncomfortable. Burnley's recent dominance in this fixture and home urgency are the counterweights.

Head-to-head analysis

Burnley are unbeaten across the listed recent meetings with Bristol City, winning all but one of them. The most recent encounter at Turf Moor also went Burnley's way, so the fixture has historically suited the Clarets despite their current form concerns.

Injuries and absences

Burnley's absences are concentrated through the central spine and attack: Cullen's midfield leadership, Beyer's defensive experience and Foster's running are all missing, while Flemming has departed. Bristol City's loss of McNally narrows their centre-back depth, but Knight's availability preserves their usual midfield leadership.

Form (last 5)

Burnley vs Bristol City stats

Last meetings

• 2025-03-29Burnley 1-0 Bristol City
• 2024-11-23Bristol City 0-1 Burnley
• 2023-04-29Bristol City 1-2 Burnley
• 2022-09-17Burnley 2-1 Bristol City
• 2017-01-28Burnley 2-0 Bristol City
• 2015-12-28Burnley 4-0 Bristol City

Unavailable players

Other Championship matches

• Millwall – Wrexham
• QPR – Cardiff
• West Brom – Charlton
• Burnley – Middlesbrough
• Lincoln – Southampton
• Preston – Blackburn
• Stoke City – Charlton
• Millwall – Bolton