Blackburn vs Leicester prediction, free betting tips & odds

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

The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker.

Blackburn vs Leicester: Top free betting tips

Leicester City take on Blackburn Rovers to retain their winning form in the EFL Championship on Sunday, 30 October. The Rovers enter Ewood Park after ending their losing streak against Cardiff City in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Four of the previous five competitive H2H meetings between these teams have witnessed totals of Over 2.5 Goals. Blackburn Rovers have rattled the net 11 times in the previous four fixtures in the EFL Cup and Championship. But the Riversiders didn’t have enough preparation at the back end, allowing ten goals in the same duration. On the other hand, Leicester City have netted the ball 11 times in their last five fixtures away from King Power Stadium. Given these statistics, we predict this game to feature a total of Over 2.5 Goals.

Both teams to score prediction: Yes

The brilliant scoring performances have led them to stand in the top of the points table in EFL Champions. However, the Foxes back line have featured just two clean sheets in the last six league outings. Blackburn Rovers have also scored goals in all of the four home league outings this season, however, keeping zero clean sheets. Additionally, Blackburn and Leicester have featured four BTTS outcomes in their last five competitive H2Hs. Therefore, a BTTS outcome will be our next pick for this game.

Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Leicester

Blackburn Rovers were able to score just one goal in three of their last five league outings at Ewood Park. Nevertheless, Leicester City have thrashed multiple goals in four of their last five fixtures away from King Power Stadium. Defensively, the Foxes conceded just one goal in two matches while keeping clean sheets in two games as well during the aforestated period. On the other hand, Blackburn has allowed multiple goals at the back in three of the last four home and away league games. Considering these facts, we imagine a 1-2 victory for Leicester City to continue their winning form.

Blackburn vs Leicester: Form, recent games, and news

Blackburn preview

With goals from Jack Garrett and Sigurosson, Blackburn witnessed the 2-2 score in the first half against Cardiff in the EFL Cup fixture. But Rovers came back strong in the second half and recorded a brilliant 5-2 lead with Andrew Moran’s brace and Markanday’s strike. Niall Ennis and Sam Gallagher will be sidelined due to injuries while Ryan Hedges’ presence is questionable due to fitness issues. 

Leicester preview

Leicester failed to extend their winning sequence of Championship to EFL Cup fixture against Liverpool. Kasey McAteer gave the Foxes the lead in just the third minute. But Cody Gakpo levelled the game for the Reds in the 48th minute and Szoboszlai and Diego Jota concluded a 3-1 victory for Liverpool. Dennis Praet and Thomas Cannon will miss out on the upcoming fixture against Blackburn due to injuries. 

FAQs regarding Blackburn vs Leicester

Who is the referee for this match? James Linington.
Who is the Blackburn player to watch? Sammie Szmodics.
Who is the Leicester player to watch? Kasey Mcateer.