Our prediction for this Championship match:
Derby
Match Time & Date:
30/10/2021
16:00
Prediction: 1-0
Blackburn Rovers
Derby County and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Pride Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Rams have drawn each of their last four league fixtures, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. Wayne Rooney’s troops are stuck at the bottom of the table, but keep in mind that they were deducted 12 points due to financial issues.
Anyhow, the Rams are likely to grab something from the match as they have yet to suffer a loss at home ground this season. The Riversiders, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Reading. Blackburn Rovers, though, are on a three-game losing run on the road, which is the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on the hosts. Defender Daniel Ayala, who limped off with injury at the weekend, is rated doubtful for the Derby clash.
Highlighted Player (Craig Forsyth):
Craig Forsyth is a left back who is capable of playing as a midfielder as well. The Derby County footballer was born on 24 February, 1989 and he started his youth career at Carlogie Boys Club. Forsyth spent five years in Dundee (2006-2011), but it has to be noted that he played for Montrose and Arbroath (on loan) during his spell at Dens Park.
The Scottish footballer joined Watford in June, 2011 for an undisclosed fee and he did well to score on his debut against Burnley in the opening match of the 2011/2012 Championship campaign. He played 20 games for the Hornets in the 2011/2012 season, but on 19 October, 2012, he was sent on loan to Bradford City.
After ending his loan spell with Bradford, Forsyth signed a loan deal with Derby County on 4 March, 2013 and nine months later he penned a permanent teal with the Rams. The left back made 46 league appearances for Derby County in the 2013/2014 campaign, scoring two goals in the process.
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.
