Our prediction for this Championship match:
Preston
Match Time & Date:
22/09/2024
13:00
Prediction: 1-1
Blackburn Rovers
Preston and Blackburn Rovers square off against each other at Deepdale in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Lilywhites aim to build on the EFL Cup triumph over Fulham, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Bear in mind that both Duane Holmes and Patrick Bauer limped off with injuries in the midweek triumph, but there are no other selection worries in the home team.
The Riversiders, on the other hand, rolled over Bristol City 3-0 in front of home fans at the weekend, but beating Preston on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we predict that the two sides are going to share the spoils in Saturday’s clash. Japan forward Yuki Ohashi should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace against the Robins, while all Callum Brittain, Harry Pickering, Zak Gilsenan, Harry Leonard, and Scott Wharton are injured for the away team.
Highlighted Player (Greg Cunningham):
Greg Cunningham is a product of Manchester City football academy. Irish footballer, who was born on January 31, 1991 in Galway, though, made no more than two appearances for Manchester City in the Premier League. After ending his loan spells with Leicester City and Nottingham Forest the defender moved to Bristol City in 2012 and he played for the Robins from 2012 to 2015.
Creg Cunningham did well to win the Football League Trophy with Bristol City in the 2014/2015 season, but at the end of the season he moved to Preston North End. The Irish footballer has established himself as a first-team regular at Preston and it has to be noted that he was appointed captain of the team on July 24, 2017.
Speaking of his international career, Greg Cunningham made his debut for Republic of Ireland on May 28, 2010 in a 3-0 win over Algeria. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of playing as a centre-back if needed as well.
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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