Match Overview
On November 30th, Blackburn will face off against Leeds at Ewood Park in a Championship match. The odds currently favor the away team with a probability of winning set at 1.84, while the chances of a draw are rated at 3.68 and Blackburn’s victory is valued at 4.24.
Historical Face-Off
Blackburn and Leeds have had several encounters over the years, with their most recent meeting resulting in a surprising victory for Blackburn as they secured a narrow 1-0 win earlier this year on April 13th. However, when looking back further into their history, it becomes evident that Leeds has been dominant in this fixture.
In seven out of their last eight matches against Blackburn, Leeds emerged victorious or drew after scoring three or more goals per game on four occasions. This suggests that whenever these two teams meet, there tends to be an abundance of goal-scoring opportunities.
Team Form: Blackburn
Blackburn has displayed inconsistent form recently across various competitions but managed to secure victories in two out of their last six matches played overall. In terms of league performance specifically, they find themselves sitting comfortably in eighth position within the Championship standings with 25 points from sixteen games played so far.
Their home record has been relatively strong throughout the season thus far; having won five out of eight matches played at Ewood Park while only suffering one defeat during those fixtures.
Most recently, Blackburn claimed an impressive away victory against Middlesbrough by securing a hard-fought solitary goal triumph courtesy Dominic Hyam’s strike late into the second half (77’).
Team Form: Leeds
Leeds United enters this clash as table-toppers within the Championship competition boasting ten wins from seventeen games along with five draws and just two losses suffered so far this season. Their current point tally stands at 35, giving them a comfortable lead over their rivals.
When playing away from home, Leeds has been formidable with three wins and four draws in eight matches played on the road this campaign. They have scored eleven goals while conceding seven during these fixtures.
In their most recent match against Luton Town, Leeds showcased their attacking prowess by securing an emphatic 3-0 victory. Sam Byram opened the scoring early (10′), followed by Joël Piroe’s goal just before halftime (45′). Daniel James sealed the win late into the second half (81′) to ensure all three points for his team.
Key Players Spotlight
For Blackburn, midfielder Lewis Travis has been instrumental in providing stability and control within midfield alongside his defensive contributions. His ability to break up play and distribute effectively makes him a key figure for Blackburn’s success.
Leeds’ Joel Piroe continues to be a prolific striker for his side, consistently finding himself among the league’s top scorers. With his clinical finishing abilities and intelligent movement off the ball, he poses a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Statistical Insights
- Analyzing both teams’ recent performances reveals that Blackburn struggles defensively as they have conceded six goals in their last six games across all competitions while only managing to score four themselves during that period.
- On the other hand, Leeds boasts an impressive offensive record with twelve goals scored in five away matches recently along with keeping clean sheets twice during those fixtures.
- Additionally, when considering historical data between these two sides where there tends to be plenty of goalscoring opportunities whenever they meet; it is likely we will witness another high-scoring affair given both teams’ attacking capabilities.
Match Prediction: Blackburn vs Leeds
Based on our analysis of each team’s form leading up to this encounter along with historical face-offs, it is predicted that Leeds will emerge victorious in this match. The final scoreline is expected to be Blackburn 1 – 2 Leeds.
Blackburn 1 – 2 Leeds
