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Blackburn vs Derby: Check out our betting tips
Neither of these sides are in good form right now. Will either of them find a way to bank three points when they face off on Tuesday night? Find out with our Blackburn vs Derby match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Calling it level
Blackburn sit towards the top of the table whilst Derby sit in the bottom three but we don't see much between them right now. That's why we're backing this game to end all square. Blackburn have managed to win just one of their last five games whilst drawing another. Derby meanwhile have taken just three points from the last 15 available. What that shows is that both teams are bang out of form. It's worth noting that Derby are poor – very poor – away from home but with Ben Brereton Diaz likely to be missing again you have to wonder where Blackburn's goals will come from.
Goals will be in short supply
We've just touched on the fact that Blackburn look a little goal shy without their talisman, Brereton Diaz, and it's a key part of our argument for backing this game to go under 2.5 goals. It's not just his absence though because the form book lends itself to a tip south of 2.5 as well. Blackburn are on a 12 game run where they've not seen three goals; that dates back to mid-January. Derby's form is nothing like a dozen games but four games on the spin under 2.5 isn't exactly going to convince us to plump for an ‘overs' bet.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Blackburn vs Derby
Blackburn vs Derby: It's predicted lineup time
Both of these form are in poor form but both are absolutely desperate for points as they look to avoid a dampened end to the campaign after such promising times earlier in the campaign. Blackburn are running the risk of missing out on the playoffs whilst Derby's relegation fight might just end up falling short if they don't get some more points soon.
Blackburn Predicted Lineup
Blackburn's form is pretty ropey to say the least but they're not getting beaten out of sight. It would be a real shame if they miss out on a top six finish after mixing it up at the top for so long. With Ben Brereton Diaz out again, it's hard to hang your hat on anyone to score.
Predicted lineup – Kaminski, Lenihan, van Hecke, Wharton, Rankin-Costello, Travis, Rothwell, Pickering, Khadra, Gallagher
Derby Predicted Lineup
Derby have battled so valiantly this season after their 21 point deduction. Sadly, it looks like the Rams might end up dropping into League One anyway. If they are going to avoid the drop though, they'll need to start picking up some form again because the belief is starting to slip away.
Predicted lineup – Allsop, Buchanan, Cashin, Davies, Byrne, Bielik, Bird, Morrison, Ebiowei, Lawrence, Plange
Frequently Asked Questions on Blackburn vs Derby
- What time does the match start? 19:45 GMT
- Where is the game being played? – Ewood Park
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Blackburn Rovers
