North End were beaten 1-0 by Birmingham City last week and head to Ashton Gate in 10th place, with the Robins 4th in the league.
Ryan Lowe will have decisions to make as he looks to find goals, with only two in the league so far.
Here’s how we think PNE could line up...
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Preston North End's Emil Riis. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
. GK: Freddie Woodman
After a brilliant start to life at PNE, Freddie Woodman must continue in goal after emerging as one of the standouts in the division. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
. CB: Jordan Storey
Jordan Storey has been excellent on the right side of the back three and so should keep his palce for the trip to Bristol City. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
. CB: Liam Lindsay
August's player of the month nominee Liam Lindsay should get the nod at the heart of the backline, a terrific season so far for him. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
1. GK: Freddie Woodman
After a brilliant start to life at PNE, Freddie Woodman must continue in goal after emerging as one of the standouts in the division. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook
2. CB: Jordan Storey
Jordan Storey has been excellent on the right side of the back three and so should keep his palce for the trip to Bristol City. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. CB: Liam Lindsay
August's player of the month nominee Liam Lindsay should get the nod at the heart of the backline, a terrific season so far for him. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. CB: Andrew Hughes
After suffering a shoulder injury against Watford, Andrew Hughes has been building up to full fitness and could be set for a return at Bristol City. Photo: CameraSport - Stephen White