In this comprehensive match preview, we delve into the upcoming Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. Our analysis covers everything from predictions, team news, and possible lineups. Blackburn Rovers find themselves on the cusp of breaking into the top six of the Championship standings, while Preston North End seeks to secure a win that could propel them into the fourth position. Let’s dissect the key elements of this highly anticipated fixture.
| Blackburn Rovers vs Preston Betting Tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Odds | Bookie |
| Draw | 13/5 |  |
| 2-2 | 12/1 |  |
Even during a recent spell where Blackburn Rovers lost four consecutive Championship fixtures, their historical resilience shone through, a testament to the managerial prowess of Jon Dahl Tomasson. This resilience was immediately evident as Rovers bounced back with an impressive run of four wins and just one defeat in their last five games. These performances have catapulted them back into the promotion contention picture.
While suffering a setback at home against Swansea City, Blackburn Rovers swiftly rebounded, convincingly defeating Norwich City 3-1 at Carrow Road. This victory marked their third consecutive away win, a feat that saw them score nine goals during the process. However, their focus must now shift towards improving their home form, with four losses in seven league fixtures at Ewood Park this season. All three of their home victories have been achieved by slim one-goal margins.
Preston North End, on the other hand, faces this fierce rivalry having lost three consecutive away matches, failing to secure a win in their last four fixtures on the road. It’s worth noting that two of these three losses occurred against top-tier clubs, Leicester City and Ipswich Town, and the third against ninth-placed Hull City. Despite this, manager Ryan Lowe’s team has shown signs of a turnaround, collecting five points from their last four fixtures. Draws with Millwall and Southampton at Deepdale were followed by a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Coventry City, which propelled them back into the top six of the Championship table.
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Both teams have key players missing due to injuries and suspensions. Blackburn Rovers will be without Scott Wharton, who received a straight red card in their recent match against Norwich. Additionally, injuries to Hayden Carter and Dominic Hyam have left Tomasson with a shortage of central defenders. Joe Rankin-Costello is also sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Possible replacements for the central defence could be Harry Pickering or Lewis Travis, while Callum Brittain may revert to a full-back role, and Arnor Sigurdsson could feature in the final third. There is a possibility of Andrew Hughes returning to the left-hand side of Preston’s back three, or Kian Best could continue in that role if Hughes is not fit. The starting lineups for both teams are as follows:
Blackburn Rovers Possible Starting Lineup:
Preston North End Possible Starting Lineup:
As Blackburn Rovers have demonstrated their form in the division, and Preston North End is rediscovering their attacking prowess, this contest promises to be an entertaining one. We anticipate a closely fought match, with both teams willing to settle for a draw ahead of the international break.
Prediction: Blackburn 2-2 Preston
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