Our prediction for this Championship match:
Blackburn Rovers and Millwall square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Riversiders are eager to put an end to their five-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Lions. Sondre Tronstad is a major doubt, while the likes of Joe Rankin-Costello, John Fleck, and Hayden Carter remain in the recovery room.
Millwall, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Southampton and Watford. Even though Neil Harris’ men have found their form of late, the share of spoils is on the cards in the midweek clash as Blackburn are tough to beat at home. All Kevin Nisbet, Tom Bradshaw, and Shaun Hutchinson are out of contention through injuries for the visiting side. Neil Harris is likely to stick to the 4-4-2 formation.
Highlighted Team (Blackburn Rovers):
Blackburn Rovers have been trying to return to the Premier League ever since they dropped to the Championship in 2012. The Riversiders compete in the English second tier and they play their home games at Ewood Park. Blackburn were founded back in 1875 and they are one of the founding members of the Football League (1888).
Burnley are considered Blackburn’s main rivals and the two teams square off against each other in the East Lancashire derby. It has to be noted that Blackburn Burnley 7-1 in their first ever meeting in the East Lancashire Derby on 3 November, 1888. The Riversiders have won three First Division (Premier League) trophies (1911/1912, 1913/1914, 1994/1995).
Blackburn Rovers have clinched six FA Cup titles as well. Speaking of the club’s European success, the Riversiders won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2007. The colour of Blackburn’s home kit is blue and white.