Match Details
The upcoming match between Blackburn and Huddersfield is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2024, at Ewood Park. It is a Championship fixture in the regular season, with both teams vying for valuable points. The odds for this match are as follows: Blackburn – Local Winner: 1.79, Draw: 4.00, Away Winner: 4.15.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When looking at the historical performance of these two teams when facing each other, Huddersfield has had the upper hand recently. In their last encounter on December 26, 2023, Huddersfield secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 3-0 against Blackburn. However, it’s worth noting that previous meetings have been closely contested affairs with goals aplenty. Both teams have shown an ability to find the back of the net consistently in their head-to-head matchups.
Team Form: Blackburn
Blackburn has experienced mixed results in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won one match while losing four and drawing one. This run of form has seen them score a total of 11 goals but concede a worrying tally of 16 goals.
In terms of their current league standing in the Championship, Blackburn finds themselves in the middle of the table at position 18 with a total of 32 points from their 27 matches played so far this season.
Their most recent match was against West Brom on January 13th where they suffered a disappointing defeat with a final scoreline of 4-1 in favor of West Brom.
Team Form: Huddersfield
Huddersfield’s recent performances have also been inconsistent, particularly when playing away from home. They have managed to win only one of their last six matches, losing four and drawing one. During this period, they have scored a total of 6 goals but have conceded a worrying 14 goals.
In terms of their current league standing in the Championship, Huddersfield finds themselves in a precarious position at 21st place with 26 points from their 27 matches played so far this season.
Their most recent match was against Plymouth on January 13th, which ended in a disappointing draw with a final scoreline of 1-1.
Key Players
Blackburn’s standout player in recent matches has been Samuel James Gallagher. The attacker has contributed two goals and one assist in his seven appearances for the team. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Blackburn’s chances in this match.
On the other hand, Huddersfield will rely on Joshua Abdulai Koroma to make an impact. Despite scoring only two goals so far this season, Koroma has shown glimpses of his talent and could prove to be a key player for Huddersfield.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results and performances, both teams have struggled defensively. Blackburn has conceded an average of almost two goals per game in their last six matches, while Huddersfield has let in an average of over two goals per game during the same period. This suggests that there could be opportunities for both teams to find the back of the net in this match.
Furthermore, both teams have struggled to secure victories recently. Blackburn has won just one out of their last six matches across all competitions, while Huddersfield has managed only one win as well during that same period.
Prediction: Blackburn vs Huddersfield
Based on current form and recent performances, it is difficult to predict an outright winner for this match. However, considering Blackburn’s home advantage and their ability to score goals, they may have a slight edge over Huddersfield. Therefore, the predicted outcome for this match is Blackburn 2-1 Huddersfield.
