Tournament: Championship England
Venue: Ewood Park (Blackburn)
Game Time: August 9, 2024, 15:00
Blackburn and Derby County will clash in the 1st round of the English Championship on August 9, 2024. With Blackburn hosting a recently promoted Derby County side, the home team will aim to secure a strong start to their campaign.
Key Statistics and Trends
Blackburn:
- Has not won in their last 4 matches.
- The most common result in games between the clubs at Blackburn's field is a 1-0 score in favor of the hosts (3 times).
- Has scored at least once in 6 previous confrontations.
- Wins the first half in 23% of their matches.
Derby County:
- Has lost 3 times in their last 4 matches.
- Last away win over Blackburn was in 2014.
- Wins the first half in 41% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Blackburn: Last season was disappointing for Blackburn as they regressed significantly, finishing in 19th place after nearly being relegated. Their form deteriorated over the summer, and they have not shown much improvement during preseason. Despite this, they did not lose any key players, and their squad remains largely intact.
Derby County: Derby County has had a tumultuous few years with financial issues, relegation, and a points deduction. However, under manager Paul Warne, they secured direct promotion back to the Championship after finishing second in League One. The squad has seen some modest reinforcements, though the financial caution means they have not splurged on transfers.
Team News
Blackburn:
- No reported injuries or suspensions.
Derby County:
- Full squad available for selection.
Possible Starting Lineups
Blackburn (possible lineup):
- Pears – Pickering, McFadzean, Carter – Chrisene, Szmodics, Rankin-Costello, Tronstad, Brittain – Dolan, Gallagher.
Derby County (possible lineup):
- Wildsmith – Cashin, Bradley, Nelson – Sibley, Bird, Adams, Smith, Wilson – Mendez-Laing, Collins.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Blackburn vs Derby County
Blackburn has won the last 4 head-to-head encounters between these two sides.
Free Prediction for the Match: Blackburn vs Derby County
Blackburn has a strong record against Derby County, especially at home. Despite their recent struggles, they have the edge in this matchup. A bet on Blackburn to win seems a sensible choice given the odds of 2.2.
Prediction: Blackburn to win (odds: 2.2).
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