2020-21 Championship – Bristol City vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bristol City vs Derby kick off? Saturday 21st November, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Bristol City vs Derby being played? Ashton Gate, Bristol
Where can I get tickets for Bristol City vs Derby? This match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Bristol City vs Derby on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Bristol City vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISTOL CITY
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Bentley; Hunt, Vyner, Kalas, Dasilva; Semenyo, Nagy, Paterson, O’Dowda, Wells; Martin
Unavailable: Baker (Injured), Mawson (Injured), Walsh (Injured), Weimann (Injured), Williams (Injured)
Questionable:
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Marshall; Byrne, Bielik, Davies, Buchanan; Shinnie, Knight, Joswiak, Rooney, Lawrence; Waghorn
Unavailable:
Questionable: Ibe (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Bristol City have suffered a highly disruptive international break after being forced to shut their Failand training ground due to a number of positive Covid-19 tests within the club, although the club have not named the players or staff members who returned the positive tests. Should this led to any key personnel missing out on this game then it will be considered a huge blow for the Robins, who sit fifth in the table and full of confidence after victory away to local rivals Cardiff City last time out. Bottom placed Derby parted company with manager Phillip Cocu over the break with a new boss yet to be appointed with the Rams recently entering the final stages of a takeover. With such disruption at both clubs, there is a sense of the unknown as for what to expect in this match. However, with Bristol City in good form having won their last two league games, Dean Holden’s side should be able to overcome the Covid-19 related troubles that have plagued the club over the international break and secure a hard-fought victory here.
