Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th December, 2024

Blackburn Rovers lock horns with Hull City on Sunday as the 24th round of games in the EFL Championship beckons. The two sides are in opposite halves of the standings.

John Eustace's Blackburn are fresh off a 2-2 home draw with Sunderland on Boxing Day. Yuki Ohashi gave the Rovers a 13th-minute lead, but second-half strikes from Chris Rigg and Wilson Isidor turned the game on its head.

However, Harry Leonard's 90th-minute equalizer forced a share of the spoils for Eustace's side, who are fourth in the points table with 38 points from 22 games, winning 11.

Meanwhile, Ruben Selles' Hull are coming off a 1-0 loss at Preston North End in their last game. Brad Pott's strike at the hour mark proved to be the difference between the two teams.

The loss kept the Tigers in the relegation zone, in 22nd place, with 19 points from 23 games, winning four as Selles' side failed to capitalize on 21st-placed Portsmouth's 2-1 defeat at Watford on the same day.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head and key stats, match prediction, and betting tips for the Blackburn-Hull Championship game at Ewood Park.

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Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City head-to-head stats and key numbers

• In 72 meetings across competitions, Blackburn lead Hull 36-18, winning their last clash 1-0 at Hull earlier this month.
• Each side have two wins in their last five clashes - all in the Championship.
• The Rovers have two wins and losses apiece in their last five games - all in the Championship.
• The Tigers have lost their last five road outings - all in the Championship.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Blackburn: D-L-W-W-W; Hull: L-W-L-D-L

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Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City prediction

The two sides have had markedly different campaigns. While the Rovers are in the play-off places, Hull are languishing in the drop zone and look set for a drawn-out fight for survival.

In terms of head-to-head, Blackburn have the clear advantage, but their recent meetings have been more balanced. Moreover, the Tigers have won just two of their 11 league road games as they seek consecutive wins at the Rovers.

Hence, anything but a Blackburn win would be a huge surprise as the Rovers seek a return to the top flight.

Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Hull City

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Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City betting tips

Tip-1: Blackburn to win

Tip-2: Blackburn to keep a clean sheet: Yes (The Rovers have kept five clean sheets in their last seven games.)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Two of their last three meetings have had at least three goals.)