Blackburn vs Burnley – Blackburn Rovers enter this game after a 1-1 draw with Preston North End in the Championship.
Blackburn Rovers had 56% of the possession in that game and 3 of their 9 shots on goal were successful. Sammie Szmodics (80′) and Dominic Hyam (90′ Own Goal) scored for Blackburn Rovers.
Four of Preston North End’s 13 shots on goal were successful. Blackburn Rovers has only seldom been able to hold out for the entire 90 minutes of recent encounters.
They will be concerned that Blackburn Rovers have allowed 7 goals while failing to stop their opponents from scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches. Whether or if that pattern will continue into this upcoming game will be revealed soon.
The form analysis indicates that Blackburn Rovers have lost their last seven league games vs Burnley. They had not lost at home in their previous two league games and had not triumphed at home in their previous three league games.
Burnley and their traveling supporters will be hoping for a better outcome in this one after losing their previous Championship match against Queens Park Rangers.
Burnley had 81% of the possession in that game and 6 of their 21 efforts on goal were successful. Benson Manuel was the lone scorer for Burnley (76′).
Queens Park Rangers’ opponents had 6 shots on goal, with 5 of the shots finding the back of the net. Chris Martin (87′) and Sam Field (58′) scored goals for Queens Park Rangers.
Burnley, led by Vincent Kompany, has cause to celebrate after scoring 7 goals in their last 6 games, giving them an average of 1.17 goals scored per game.
In the previous three league games prior to this match, Burnley had never lost to Blackburn Rovers when they had faced them away from home.
In their past 11 road league games, they are unbeaten. Despite their excellent road record, they haven’t won on the road in the last two league games.
Blackburn vs Burnley – Betting Analysis
According to a review of prior matchups between these teams dating back to September 14, 2013, Blackburn Rovers has not fared well in these contests.
Burnley has been dominant against them, winning 83% of the games they have played, but they have been unable to secure any victories for themselves.
Over the course of those games, the two teams scored 12 goals in total, with 2 coming from Rovers and 10 from The Clarets. 2 goals have been scored on average per game.
The two teams’ most recent league meeting took place on Championship Match Day 21 on November 13, 2022, with Burnley defeating Blackburn Rovers 3-0.
Burnley owned 59% of the ball at that time, made 17 shots on goal, and 8 of them were successful. Ashley Barnes (55′, 81′) and Anass Zaroury (74′) scored the goals.
Blackburn Rovers, their opponents, attempted 1 goal, with 1 of those attempts finding the back of the net. David Coote served as the referee for the game.
Thanks to a completely injury-free squad available to pick from, Blackburn Rovers manager Jon Dahl Tomasson will be glad not to have any fitness problems to speak about before this encounter.
Aynsley Pears, Joe Rankin-Costello, Hayden Carter, Dominic Hyam, Callum Brittain, Lewis Travis, Samuel Szmodics, Ryan Hedges, Adam Wharton, Ben Brereton Daz, and Sam Gallagher are the players we believe Rovers should choose this time if they want to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
From a group that is generally available, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany only has one fitness concern. Josh Brownhill won’t be playing because of an unknown injury.
The Clarets are anticipated to start B. Peacock-Farrell, Connor Roberts, Ameen Al Dakhil, Jordan Beyer, Ian Maatsen, Josh Cullen, J. Berg Gudmundsson, Anass Zaroury, Scott Twine, Vitinho, and Lyle Foster in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Blackburn Rovers will need to play well to score against this Burnley team, who we believe might be able to score a goal of their own in a successful performance.
What are the best odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds on the full-time result market, backing Blackburn Rovers is available for 3.55, going for the draw is 3.3 and putting your money on the winning team to be Burnley can get you 2.17. They’re the most competitive market prices being offered at present.
Blackburn vs Burnley – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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