Bristol City predicted line-up vs Wrexham: key change made amid big Riis and Armstrong decisions
Bristol City’s predicted starting XI for this week’s showdown with Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground
After a resounding 3-0 victory against Swansea City, Bristol City will look to maintain their high standards in a challenging away clash against an in-form Wrexham side at the Racecourse Ground.
The Red Dragons are yet to concede in November and have seemingly turned a corner in recent times after a shaky start - going six games unbeaten in the second tier while notably recording a surprise 3-2 victory over runaway leaders Coventry City in the middle of that stellar run.
Wrexham have ambitions of recording a fourth consecutive promotion and will provide a stern test for the Robins, who are currently in the position the Welsh side would ideally like to finish near, by the end of the campaign.
Ahead of what promises to be an action-packed evening of Championship action, we take a look at Bristol City’s predicted line-up for the trip to Wales.
Bristol City predicted XI vs Wrexham: goalkeeper and defence
GK: Radek Vítek: The Czech shot-stopper has kept six clean sheets this season - the fourth best in the division, and is currently doing enough to keep Max O’Leary out of the team after his return from injury.
CB: George Tanner: The 26-year-old has been a near ever present this season and has been a key part of Bristol City’s commendable start to the campaign.
CB: Zak Vyner: Bristol City showed a real statement of intent to keep Vyner amid a reported push from Wrexham to try and sign him. He’ll hope to showcase his qualities against an improving Wrexham offence.
CB: Rob Dickie: The 2023/24 supporters Player of the Season is having another stellar campaign. He wore the captain armband against Swansea City and scored in the 3-0 victory.
RWB: Ross McCrorie: The former Aberdeen defender currently has the edge over Mark Sykes in the wing-back position and has started the season well with one goal and three assists
LWB: Neto Borges: The Brazilian has featured in the majority of recent matches and is expected to keep his place ahead of Yū Hirakawa despite the Japanese gem’s goal from the sub bench against Swansea.
Bristol City predicted XI vs Wrexham: midfield and attack
CM: Jason Knight: Gerhard Struber eased the 24-year-old back into the team by bringing him on for the final half an hour against Swansea after his abductor injury. However, it feels like only a matter of time before the captain will return to the starting line-up.
CM: Adam Randell: The summer signing has slotted in excellently to the Robins midfield and is expected to retain his spot in the middle of the park for what promises to be a challenging encounter.
CAM: Scott Twine: The 26-year-old already has eight goal involvements for the campaign and has been in impressive form. He’ll have a big role to play against Wrexham.
CAM: Anis Mehmeti: The Albanian playmaker is likely to feature in one of the two No.10 roles where he’ll hope to be a source of inspiration going forward.
ST: Emil Riis: Danish striker Riis leads the line at the Racecourse Ground, with Sinclair Armstrong dropping down to the subs bench. The 27-year-old netted his fifth of the season against Swansea and is aiming to add to that tally this week.