Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Blackburn Rovers
Match Time & Date:
27/09/2023
20:45
Prediction: 2-2
Cardiff
Blackburn Rovers will be aiming to recover from a 4-3 loss to Ipswich Town when they face Cardiff City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Riversiders have been struggling at the back of late and it has to be noted that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of their last four games in all competitions. Both Sam Gallagher and Niall Ennis should miss out with injuries, while No. 10 Tyrhys Dolan should be recalled to the starting XI.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive win, but beating Blackburn at Riverside Stadium is easier said than done. Anyhow, both teams to score betting option should be considered as both sides have been showing signs of improvement up front of late. As for the visiting team, both Josh Bowler and Callum O’Dowda are out of contention with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Aaron Ramsey):
Aaron Ramsey is a Welsh football player born on the 26th of December in Caerphilly. Ramsey started his football career playing for Cardiff City. After 2 seasons playing for Cardiff City Ramsey got transferred to Arsenal for a unknown transfer fee. After playing for a loan for Nottingham Forrest and Cardiff City Ramsey returned to Arsenal in 2011.
Aaron Ramsey made his debut for the Welsh national team in 2008 and is one of the youngest players in the history of Welsh football. Ramsey is currently one of the most talentful midfielders of his generation. Because of his dribbling skills, vision and great passes and being two-footed Ramsey is known for being a player that dominates the midfield.
Despite several injuries in his still young career Ramsey managed to win the FA cup and the Community Shield twice with Arsenal. Ramsey is called Rambo by his fans. Ramsey and Gareth Bale are the biggest strength of the Welsh national team which will play in the EURO 2016 for the first time in history.
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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