REF’s picks

Backing under 2.5 goals offers a solid entry here given Blackburn's heavy injury list and both teams' recent conservative tendencies. Bristol City have shown defensive resilience at home, while Blackburn face key attacking absentees like Yuki Ohashi that will blunt their cutting edge.

1. 1Blackburn are missing multiple key attacking options through injury, limiting their threat away from home.
2. 2Bristol City's recent matches have often been tight affairs decided by single goals.
3. 3A cagey opening period could easily settle into a low-scoring stalemate if neither side takes early control.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.