Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Luton Town might be on the road to recovery, having collected more than half of their points in December. Meanwhile, Bristol City have been dropping points this month, making their prospects only marginally better than their visitors.
Bristol City
Bristol City can cite just one reason for their recent results: three out of their last four matches were played away. In their sole fixture at Ashton Gate, they settled for a draw (1:1) against an improving Queens Park Rangers side. For Bristol City, home games have gone fairly well. They have only lost twice in ten matches, those defeats coming against league leaders Sheffield United (1:2) and Burnley (0:1).
Luton Town
Luton Town's recent successes, which include two victories, a draw, and a defeat, are largely due to playing three home games. Their only loss in this period came against Blackburn Rovers away (0:2), where Luton Town allowed 12 shots, 11 from inside the box. To compound their woes, central midfielder Liam Walsh was sent off in the 73rd minute. On the road, they have been entirely unconvincing, leading to their struggles in the first quarter of the season. Luton Town have one win and one draw against eight defeats away from home.
Bristol City vs Luton Town Prediction
Even not at their best, Bristol City should be able to secure at least a point against a middling side like Luton Town. In the season when Luton Town earned promotion to the Premier League, Bristol City defeated them at home (2:0).
