Blackburn vs Cardiff Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 1st January 2023
Kick-Off: 12:00 UK, 13:00 CET
Venue: Ewood Park
TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HDR

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Blackburn vs Cardiff: Top Free Betting Tips

Blackburn Rovers will host Cardiff City at home in their next Championship outing on Sunday, 1 January, looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats. The Bluebirds, meanwhile, come into this game on a streak of successive draws in the league. Both teams will be eager to pick up the vital three points and get back on track in their pursuit of a top-half finish.

Match Result Prediction: Draw

Blackburn Rovers are struggling as they have lost four of their last five attempts in various competitions, including three consecutive defeats at home leading up to this match. However, they have only suffered one defeat in their last seven home matches against Cardiff City. The Bluebirds, on the other hand, have avoided defeats in recent outings but have drawn their last four games in a row. In fact, six of the last seven head-to-head matches between these teams at Blackburn's home ground have ended in ties, and we may see this trend continue in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

Blackburn Rovers have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only six times in their last five outings. Cardiff City have also had difficulty offensively, with just three goals in their previous five league matches. In addition, the Bluebirds have kept consecutive clean sheets in their last two Championship matches. Furthermore, four of the last five head-to-head meetings at Blackburn's home ground have seen a low number of goals scored. Given these numbers, it is likely that we will see another low-scoring match with a total of under 2.5 goals.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 Draw

The Rovers have managed to score in all of the previous five outings consistently but they have rattled the net only once in four of them. Cardiff  City have also failed to score more than once in four of the recent five away outings in the league. Both teams have also been unable to score at least twice in five of the last six H2Hs at Blackburn’s home, ending three of them in 1-1 draws. Based on the given stats, we expect this game to feature a 1-1 scoreline once again.

Blackburn vs Cardiff: Form, Recent Games, and News

Blackburn Rovers Preview

In their last match against Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers scored an early goal after just five minutes, but were unable to defend effectively and suffered a 1-2 defeat. This result, along with dropping 12 points in their last five league matches, has left the Rovers in 3rd place on the table with 13 wins. However, the team has no reported fitness or suspension issues coming into this game.

Cardiff City Preview

The Bluebirds travelled to Coventry in the last game and saved a point with a 0-0 draw. A lack of wins in recent outings has limited the team to the nineteenth position on the table with 28 points. Left-back Jamilu Collins won’t be able to give his services in this game due to a cruciate ligament rupture. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Blackburn vs Cardiff

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

04/10/22

England Championship CHA

Cardiff

Blackburn

1

0

15/01/22

England Championship CHA

Cardiff

Blackburn

0

1

25/09/21

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Cardiff

5

1

10/04/21

England Championship CHA

Cardiff

Blackburn

2

2

03/10/20

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Cardiff

0

0

Last Five - Blackburn

06/02/23

England Championship CHA

Wigan

Blackburn

0

0

D

31/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Birmingham

Blackburn

0

1

W

28/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Birmingham

Blackburn

2

2

D

21/01/23

England Championship CHA

Bristol City

Blackburn

1

1

D

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Rotherham

Blackburn

4

0

L

Last Five - Cardiff

04/02/23

England Championship CHA

Hull

Cardiff

1

0

L

31/01/23

England Championship CHA

Luton

Cardiff

1

0

L

21/01/23

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Cardiff

1

0

L

18/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Leeds

Cardiff

5

2

L

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Wigan

Cardiff

1

1

D

FAQs regarding Blackburn vs Cardiff

Where is the game being televised? Arena Sport (Svn), beIN Sports (Aus), DAZN Deutsch, Viaplay.
Who is the bookmakers' favourite to win? Blackburn @ odds of 13/10 (2.30).
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? 1-0 to Cardiff City.