Blackburn will host Wolverhampton in the FA Cup on Sunday, 9 February.
Will the hosts backed by their fans surprise the Premier League opponent or will Wolves get to the next stage as expected? Read our Blackburn vs Wolves prediction to learn more about this game and check out some of our other FA Cup tips as well.
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Blackburn vs Wolves prediction: A low-scoring win for the guests
Key stats
- Blackburn have lost four of their last five games.
- Four of the previous five H2H duels between these teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Blackburn have gone under 2.5 total goals in six of their last 10 games across the board.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 0-2 Wolves
While neither of these teams are in good form, Wolves are a Premier League team, so they certainly have the advantage in quality and we can see them proving it on Sunday with a comfortable win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves the more likely winners
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.70%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Based on these Blackburn vs Wolves odds, it's clear that the guests are the expected winners, which is understandable since they are playing in a league above Blackburn.
That being said, neither of these two teams have been in great form lately and Blackburn will have the advantage of playing at home, so this game could be an interesting one.
For more football predictions, check out our free betting tips for today page.
Most recent H2Hs: Almost a decade without a duel
The last time these two teams met each other was back in 2017 and their last three matches have all ended in draws, while Wolves have won the three games before. Overall, the two teams are tied with 41 wins each, along with 25 draws.
England Championship 22/04/17
Wolverhampton
Blackburn
England Championship 29/10/16
Blackburn
Wolverhampton
England Championship 09/04/16
Wolverhampton
Blackburn
England Championship 08/08/15
Blackburn
Wolverhampton
England Championship 11/01/15
Blackburn
Wolverhampton
Blackburn preview: Struggling to find their earlier form
With four losses in their last five matches in the Championship, Blackburn have been on a bad run. Despite this, they are still fifth in the Championship standings, a position which would secure them a place in the promotion playoffs, although many other teams are close to them now.
One of the reasons for this poor form are injuries since Blackburn are currently missing Harry Pickering, Scott Wharton, Sondre Tronstad, Yuki Ohashi, Hayden Carter, and Harry Leonard.
Predicted lineup: Toth (GK), Rankin-Costello, Batth, Hyam, Ribeiro, Travis, Forshaw, Cozier-Duberry, Cantwell, Hedges & Woodrow
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Luton
0
Blackburn
1
England Championship 08/04/25
D
Sheff Wed
2
Blackburn
2
England Championship 04/04/25
L
Middlesbrough
2
Blackburn
0
England Championship 29/03/25
L
Portsmouth
1
Blackburn
0
England Championship 15/03/25
L
Cardiff
2
Blackburn
1
Wolves preview: Hoping for a good result in the FA Cup
After three wins in a row in the Premier League, Wolverhampton managed to secure an important win at home against Aston Villa, which put them barely above the relegation zone, two points ahead of Leicester. While the fight for survival in the top flight is their priority, Wolves will certainly try to do well in the FA Cup, starting with their duel against Blackburn.
Wolves will have to manage without injured Yerson Mosquera, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, and Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Predicted lineup: Johnstone (GK), Bueno, Toti, Agbadou, R. Gomes, Doyle, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri, Sarabia, Forbs & Hwang
England Premier League 13/04/25
W
Tottenham
2
Wolverhampton
4
England Premier League 05/04/25
W
Ipswich
1
Wolverhampton
2
England Premier League 01/04/25
W
West Ham
0
Wolverhampton
1
England Premier League 15/03/25
W
Southampton
1
Wolverhampton
2
England Premier League 08/03/25
D
Everton
1
Wolverhampton
1
Player to watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri
The Algerian wing-back has been one of only few bright stars in Wolverhampton's season so far, with three goals and five assists in the Premier League, making him the third-best goal contributor in the league behind Cunha and Larsen. Ait-Nouri also scored a goal in his team's only FA Cup game so far, so keep an eye on him against Blackburn too.
