Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction and betting tips on April 21, 2024
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In the 44th round of the English Championship, Blackburn is set to face Sheffield Wednesday at their home ground. The match will take place on Sunday, April 21st, kicking off at 13:30 Central European Time. Dailysports experts have prepared a forecast for this encounter.
Blackburn Rovers
The Wanderers currently occupy 17th place in the Championship standings. Blackburn has amassed 49 points from 43 matches. With three rounds remaining, the Rovers have yet to secure their safety, as they hold a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. Therefore, a less than favorable result in this match could see them drawn closer to the bottom of the table. Blackburn will undoubtedly be highly motivated for this encounter. Regarding their recent performances, the Wanderers have suffered two defeats, drawn once, and secured two victories. It's worth noting their away triumph against one of the Championship's leaders, Leeds, with a 1-0 scoreline.
Sheffield Wednesday
This match holds even greater significance for the Owls. Currently situated in the relegation zone, they have accumulated 44 points from 43 matches. Their margin above the 21st place, which guarantees safety, is merely one point. Hence, every match is of utmost importance for Sheffield Wednesday, with every point garnered being invaluable. The Owls are heavily focused on their final matches. In their previous five games, they've recorded two draws and a victory. One of these draws occurred in a match against Norwich, one of the Championship's frontrunners. Overall, in their last five matches, they've registered three draws, suffered one defeat, and secured one victory.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the initial round of the current Championship season, Sheffield Wednesday convincingly defeated Blackburn at their home ground with a scoreline of 3-1.
- Sheffield Wednesday has lost 15 times in their last 21 matches. Furthermore, none of their last 18 away matches have ended in a draw.
- The last away victory of Sheffield Wednesday against Blackburn Rovers was in 2016.
- The average number of goals in matches between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday is three.
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction
This match is of paramount importance for both teams, as Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday are battling to retain their Championship status. It's evident that both teams will be fully tuned in for this encounter. Considering that previous encounters have predominantly been high-scoring affairs, my wager also aligns with this trend. I opt for a total of over 2.5 goals in the match, with a very favorable odds of 1.91.
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