Blackburn will seal the victory! Stockport County vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction
Stockport County
One of the matches in the English League Cup will be played on Tuesday at Edgeley Park, where Stockport County will host Blackburn Rovers. Here's a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Stockport County
The "Hatters" had an excellent last season in League Two, resulting in promotion. Stockport County finished at the top of the table, amassing 92 points in 46 matches, four points ahead of Wrexham. Interestingly, these teams faced each other in the final match of last season, where Wrexham secured a 2-1 victory.
In preparation for the new season, Stockport County played six friendly matches, which were rather disappointing. The "Hatters" managed to win only against Chester and Stoke City, while suffering defeats to Oldham, Derby County, Blackburn, and Carlisle United. However, in the opening match of the League One season, Stockport County secured a 2-0 home victory over Cambridge United.
Blackburn Rovers
The "Rovers" had a tough season last year, finishing only 19th in the Championship table, just three points above the relegation zone. However, they pulled off a remarkable feat in the final round, defeating the champions Leicester City 2-0 away, securing their place in the Championship.
During the summer, Blackburn Rovers had a productive pre-season. The team started with three wins in friendlies against Accrington and Tranmere Rovers (twice). However, they then went on a four-match winless streak, suffering two defeats to Nuremberg and drawing against Morecambe and Wigan. Interestingly, Blackburn's last friendly was against Stockport County (1-0), and now they face the same team in the League Cup. In the first round of the Championship, the "Rovers" defeated Derby County 4-2 at home.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have met twice in friendlies, with Blackburn winning both away matches 1-0.
- Blackburn has won four of their last five matches against Stockport County, without suffering a defeat.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in only one of their last five matches.
Stockport County vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction
Bookmakers give Blackburn a slight advantage, with odds of 2.43 for an away win. Our bet for this match is "Blackburn Rovers to win with a 0 handicap" at odds of 1.81.
