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Bristol City welcome Cardiff City to Ashton Gate on Saturday hoping to build on their 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace in midweek.
Derek McInnes could hand a start to new signing Sam Baldock, who completed his move from West Ham United on Wednesday.
Cardiff followed up their opening day victory over Huddersfield Town with a at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The only change for Malky Mackay is expected to be Joe Mason, who will deputise for Jordon Mutch (foot injury) in midfield.
Bristol City: Heaton; Foster, Fontaine, Carey, Cunningham; Adomah, Skuse, Pearson, Woolford; Stead, Baldock
Cardiff: Marshall; McNaughton, Taylor, Hudson, Turner; Whittingham, Cowie, Gunnarsson, Mason; Helguson, Bellamy
Sports Mole says: 2-2
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