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Hull City AFC v Blackburn Rovers FC
The MKM Stadium
Championship Matchday 19
07-12-2024 15:00
Hull City Form
Blackburn Form
Date: 07/12/24
Kick-off time: 15:00
Venue: KCOM Stadium
Hull City host Blackburn Rovers at the KCOM Stadium in Hull on Saturday. This Championship encounter pits two teams with contrasting fortunes, as Hull look to improve their dismal form, while Blackburn arrive in confident spirits after recent wins. The managers of both sides, Tim Walter (Hull City) and John Eustace (Blackburn Rovers), will be looking to secure vital points to help their respective teams climb the Championship table.
Hull City find themselves in a difficult position, currently sitting in 22nd place in the Championship with a string of disappointing results. With just one win from their last nine home league matches, Hull will need to find a way to break their poor run at the KCOM Stadium. Their recent struggles in attack, having scored just 13 goals in 18 games, are a significant concern. Given Hull’s tendency to concede, and their overall lack of form, we expect a closely contested match, but one that may not produce a high number of goals.
Blackburn Rovers, meanwhile, are on a solid run, winning their last three matches and sitting comfortably in 8th place in the Championship. Despite their good form, Rovers’ away performances have been inconsistent, winning just two of their last eight away games. They have shown enough to suggest they will be favourites in this match.
Looking ahead to this fixture, both teams face significant challenges. Hull City will be desperate to turn their fortunes around after a 3-1 loss to Middlesbrough, and their defensive frailties could again be their undoing. However, they have proven resilient against Blackburn in previous encounters, avoiding defeat in their last three meetings with Rovers.
Our Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers prediction is a win for Blackburn, but we expect a tough and tightly contested game, with Hull City perhaps getting the odd chance but struggling to capitalise.
Match Prediction: Blackburn to win. Bet with bet365.
Based on the current form and the tactical setups of both teams, we expect the match to be relatively low-scoring. Hull City’s recent games have seen very few goals, with only a few occasions where they have scored more than once. Similarly, Blackburn Rovers have kept things tight in recent matches, with a tendency towards low-scoring affairs, especially away from home.
For the Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers score prediction, a 1-0 win for Blackburn seems the most likely outcome. This scoreline reflects Hull’s inability to find the back of the net regularly, while Blackburn’s defence should be solid enough to secure a narrow victory.
Correct Score Prediction: 1-0 to Blackburn. Bet with bet365.
Looking at both teams’ recent form and their ability to score, our Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers over/under goals prediction leans towards under 2.5 goals. Hull have been involved in several low-scoring games recently, and their lack of attacking firepower suggests they will struggle to score multiple goals. Blackburn’s defence has been relatively solid, and their low-scoring affairs in recent matches also indicate that a high-scoring game is unlikely.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For those looking to place a Bet Builder, we suggest combining a few key selections to maximise potential returns. Given Hull’s defensive struggles, Blackburn to win looks like a solid choice. Adding a player to score anytime, Yuki Ohashi, is a prudent decision, as the Blackburn forward has shown promise in recent matches and could well be in the right place to score against Hull’s leaky defence. Another potential option is to add under 2.5 goals.
Bet Builder Tip: Blackburn to win, under 2.5 goals, and Yuki Ohashi to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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