[Football- England 'Championship'] 21.2/ 20:45 Blackburn- Blackpool
Posted: 21 Feb 2023 16:37
[Football- England 'Championship'] 21.2/ 20:45 Blackburn- Blackpool
Both teams have not scored many goals recently and have struggled to gain points, particularly relegation contenders Blackpool.
This pick reflects the projection that this match will play out in a cagey way, with few high quality chances created by both teams over 90 minutes.
Blackpool had come under new management last month and showed an improved defensive display in their previous league match at home to Stoke, which ended in a 1-0 win to Blackpool. The team's league form reads: W1 D2 L2, 4-7 goals scored/conceded.
Blackburn's last 5 matches have all ended under 2.5, albeit against teams with better defences than Blackpool's. Their league form reads: W1 D4, 4-3 goals scored/conceded. Importantly, key forward Brereton Diaz is out of this match due to injury and that could stymie Blackburn's attacking ouput.
Blackburn have two major doubts for Tuesday's meeting with Blackpool after Brereton Diaz and midfielder Bradley Dack were both forced off with injuries in the closing stages on Saturday afternoon, meaning that the likes of Ryan Hedges and Sammie Szmodics could be handed starting berths.
Scott Wharton remains sidelined for Rovers due to a calf injury sustained at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, whereas Joe Rankin-Costello is in contention to return to the matchday squad after his knock.
Blackpool forward Madine will serve the final match of his four-game suspension for a red card picked up in the 2-2 draw with Huddersfield earlier this month.
Midfielder Lewis Fiorini managed 45 minutes on Saturday during his first appearance for the Tangerines since August, and the 20-year-old should be handed a second-straight start at Ewood Park after impressing.
under 2,5 @1,70 Bet365
FT 1:0
Both teams have not scored many goals recently and have struggled to gain points, particularly relegation contenders Blackpool.
This pick reflects the projection that this match will play out in a cagey way, with few high quality chances created by both teams over 90 minutes.
Blackpool had come under new management last month and showed an improved defensive display in their previous league match at home to Stoke, which ended in a 1-0 win to Blackpool. The team's league form reads: W1 D2 L2, 4-7 goals scored/conceded.
Blackburn's last 5 matches have all ended under 2.5, albeit against teams with better defences than Blackpool's. Their league form reads: W1 D4, 4-3 goals scored/conceded. Importantly, key forward Brereton Diaz is out of this match due to injury and that could stymie Blackburn's attacking ouput.
Blackburn have two major doubts for Tuesday's meeting with Blackpool after Brereton Diaz and midfielder Bradley Dack were both forced off with injuries in the closing stages on Saturday afternoon, meaning that the likes of Ryan Hedges and Sammie Szmodics could be handed starting berths.
Scott Wharton remains sidelined for Rovers due to a calf injury sustained at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, whereas Joe Rankin-Costello is in contention to return to the matchday squad after his knock.
Blackpool forward Madine will serve the final match of his four-game suspension for a red card picked up in the 2-2 draw with Huddersfield earlier this month.
Midfielder Lewis Fiorini managed 45 minutes on Saturday during his first appearance for the Tangerines since August, and the 20-year-old should be handed a second-straight start at Ewood Park after impressing.
under 2,5 @1,70 Bet365
FT 1:0