Blackburn Rovers are desperate to reignite their promotion playoff hopes as they host Championship leaders Burnley in a midweek fixture.
Blackburn have slipped out of the promotion playoff places after playing out a 1-1 draw at Preston North End in their previous.
Championship fixture. They took the lead through Sam Szmodics but a late own-goal from Dominic Hyam ensured the points were shared.
Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men have now dropped to seventh on the table and could fall even further with the likes of Preston North End, Underhand and West Brom breathing down their neck. The result also means Blackburn are winless in their last seven Championship matches, although there have been four draws in that run.
Things are just as difficult at home for Blackburn Rovers. Who are winless in their last three matches at Ewood Park. First, they were beaten 2-0 by Norwich City before playing out successive draws with Hull City and Coventry City.
Having already gained promotion to the topflight, Burnley appear to be on a victory lap in recent weeks. Manager Vincent Kompany has been constantly rotating the team, which means they are without a win in their last three matches and suffered a 2-1 home defeat to QPR in their previous fixture.
Promotion may have been secured but Burnley have not been confirmed as champions yet and will be keen to het that out of the way. Although things have not been smooth lately, the Clarets still travel to Ewood Park with just one defeat in their last six Championship matches.
Burnley also have a solid record on their travels and are unbeaten in their last 11 away matches in the Championship. They have claimed seven wins in that run but were held to a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United in their previous away fixture.
How the bookies view it
Burnley have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 6/5 by Unibet to claim the win. A victory for Blackburn Rovers is valued at 11/4 by bet365, who are also offering odds of 23/10 for a draw.
Recent head to head
Burnley have a fine record in this fixture and have won the last five meetings with Blackburn Rovers. They claimed a 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture with Ashley Barnes netting a brace.
Players to watch
With Sam Gallagher still doubtful with injury, Ben Brereton remains the one to watch for Blackburn Rovers. The forward has 12 Championship goals this season and is priced at 9/4 by Unibet to find the net on Tuesday.
Benson Manuel has impressed for Burnley in recent weeks, scoring in his last two matches. The attacker could be worth keeping an eye on to score anytime on Thursday at 7/2 with Unibet.
Anything else catch the eye?
There were over 3.5 goals in Burnley’s previous away fixture and a repeat is priced at 14/5 by Unibet. Over 2.5 can also be considered at 11/10 with bet365 while Paddy Power is offering odds of 4/5 on both teams to score.
Burnley have grabbed the opening goal in three of their last four away matches and can be backed to score first on Tuesday at 4/5 with Betfred.
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