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Blackburn Rovers lock horns with Leeds United as the 18th round of games beckons in the EFL Championship. Both sides are in the top half of the standings.
John Eustace's Blackburn are coming off a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough in midweek. Dominic Hyam netted the game's only goal 13 minutes from time despite Boro dominating possession (61%) at the Riverside. The Rovers are eighth in the points table, with 25 points from 16 games, winning seven, including the last two.
Meanwhile, Daniel Farke's Leeds dispatched Luton Town 3-0 at home in midweek. Sam Byram opened the scoring inside 10 minutes before Joel Piroe doubled the Whites' advantage in first-half stoppage time. With Luton failing to muster a response, Daniel James confirmed the three points in the 81st minute.
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With a third straight win, Leeds continue to stay atop the standings, with 35 points from 17 games, winning 10, leading second-placed Sheffield United on goal difference.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Blackburn-Leeds Championship game at Ewood Park.
Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United key head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 104 meetings across competitions, Leeds lead Blackburn 48-33, but the Rovers took their last meeting - a 1-0 away win in the Championship in April this year.
- The Whites have won eight of the last 10 meetings in the fixture, losing twice.
- Blackburn have won two of their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing twice.
- Leeds have only one win in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - losing once.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Blackburn: W-W-L-L-L; Leeds: W-W-W-L-W
Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United prediction
Both sides have fared well in the Championship, especially Leeds, who are eyeing a Premier League return after a two-year absence, having lost to Southampton in the play-off final last season.
Leeds have a dominant record against Blackburn, winning seven of their last nine league meetings, including the last two at the Rovers. The Whites are looking to win three straight league games at Blackburn for the first time since November 1958.
Considering the form of Farke's side, they will fancy their chances as they eye a win to stay ahead of Sheffield atop the standings.
Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Leeds United
Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United betting tips
Tip-1: Leeds to win
Tip-2: Leeds to keep a clean sheet: Yes (They have had four clean sheets in their last six games, all in the Championship.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Six of their last seven meetings have had at least two goals.)
