Our prediction for this Championship match:
Blackburn Rovers
Match Time & Date:
15/01/2025
20:45
Prediction: 3-1
Portsmouth
Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth face each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Riversiders aim to build on the FA Cup win over Middlesbrough and they are seen as hot favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. All Yuki Ohashi, Lewis Travis, Hayden Carter, and Arnor Sigurdsson are out of contention with injuries, while duo Ryan Hedges – Amario Cozier Duberry is pushing for a recall.
The Pompey, on the other hand, are sitting in the danger zone. Considering that Portsmouth have been struggling on the travels this season, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Blackburn Rovers, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. In their last meeting at Ewood Park, Blackburn recorded a routine 3-0 win over Portsmouth, who will be without Mark O’Mahony, Kusini Yengi, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, and Jacob Farrell in the midweek clash. Captain Marlon Pack is back from suspension.
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.
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