Blackburn Rovers vs Burnley prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 4, 2024
As part of the 26th round of the English Championship, Blackburn will face Burnley on Saturday, January 4. The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 PM Central European Time. I suggest a bet on the winner of this game.
Preview of the Match
Rovers enter the new year on the back of a string of disappointing performances. The Christmas period did not go well for the club, with only two points secured during that time.
As a result, their position in the league standings has slightly weakened. Blackburn currently sits in seventh place but will fight tooth and nail to secure a playoff spot.
Burnley has recently solidified its reputation as a "yo-yo" team. While they frequently earn promotion to the Premier League, they quickly find themselves relegated due to their inability to compete with the top teams in the country.
This season appears to be no different. Burnley is on the brink of another promotion and currently occupies second place. Notably, the team boasts the best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 9 goals in 25 matches.
Match Facts
- Blackburn has failed to win in their last four matches.
- Burnley remains unbeaten for two months.
- Blackburn averages 1.2 goals per home game, while Burnley scores an average of 1 goal per away game.
Probable Lineups
- Blackburn Rovers: Pears, Buckley, Batth, Hyam, Brittain, Tronstad, Baker, Weimann, Hedges, Dolan, Ohashi.
- Burnley: Trafford, Humphries, Esteve, Egan-Riley, Roberts, Cullen, Llorente, Mejbri, Brownhill, Anthony, Fleming.
Head-to-Head
Blackburn has not beaten Burnley since 2010.
Prediction
Burnley is strong defensively and ranks among the league leaders. The team is in excellent form and is the favorite for the upcoming game. I suggest betting on an away win with a handicap of 0.
