Which team will claim the points when Luton Town go to play Bristol City? In this match guide you'll learn all the relevant news and data necessary to predict the outcome.
- Bristol City have yet to win a game at home.
- Luton Town have scored in all their away matches so far.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Bristol City form and stats
Bristol City have played three Championship home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 2 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead.
The spoils were shared in Bristol City's previous game, also at home. Visiting Preston North End (placed 13th) travelled back with a draw after a 0-0 scoreline. Robert Atkinson was "man of the match" with a rating of 7.71 out of 10. The defender Atkinson won 11 of 13 duels.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Cardiff City and winning 2-1.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Bristol have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 13 matches with the results: Won six, drawn two and lost five.
The manager N. Pearson will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Queens Park Rangers in only three days.
Bristol City has huge difficulties finding the net and are scoring on average only once per two home matches in the league: 1 goal from 3 games. Bristol City have only conceded 2 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Luton Town form and stats
Things could have gone better for Luton Town in their Championship away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Blackburn Rovers (placed 10th) in their previous outing. The Championship match ended in a draw 2-2. Midfield player Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.64/10. Mpanzu served one assist, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 2 of 3 times. Luton Town's last match (vs Blackburn Rovers) ended in drama as all points looked lost at the score 0-2. They did not give up, fought back and in the end a courageous finish rescued a draw after 90 minutes thanks to a 90th minute equalizer by Luke Berry. Bringing on Luke Berry was absolutely vital to the comeback against Blackburn Rovers as the player changed the game with two goals and ensuring the draw 2-2.
Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Sheffield United.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Luton Town playing away and similar expectations, we found eight relevant matches. Results were five Luton wins, one draw and two defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Luton are hosting Swansea City in the Championship only three days away.
Luton Town has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 5 goals from 3 games. As for defending, Luton Town rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 5 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Bristol-Luton Town H2H statistics last five meetings regardless of arena: Bristol City one win, Luton Town four wins, zero draws. five of these five matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  A. Weimann 4 goals |  C. Martin 2 goals |   L. Berry 2 goals |
Bristol City missing players
Luton Town missing players
| Bristol City | Luton Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 83% | 67% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 67% | 33% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 50% | 0% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 67% | 50% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 67% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 17% | 33% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 50% |
| 33% | 67% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 2.8 | 3.7 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
| 3.7 | 4 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4 | 4.2 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.7 | 12.7 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| 3.5 | 3 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 33% | 11% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 38% | 33% |
- Bristol City have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Bristol City have yet to win a game at home.
- Luton Town have scored in all their away matches so far.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | Fulham | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | Coventry City | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 7 | Birmingham City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | Cardiff City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Luton Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 8 |
| 13 | Preston North End | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | Millwall | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| 15 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 6 |
| 16 | Derby County | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 | Barnsley | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Sheffield United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| 20 | Hull City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 21 | Swansea City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| 22 | Reading | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 |
| 23 | Peterborough United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 4 |
| 24 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 1 |
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- Luton Today - (local newspaper)