Match Information
Date and Time: 09 Aug 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Stadium: Ewood Park
Location: Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County: Prediction and Analysis
Head-to-Head (H2H) Analysis:
– Latest H2H Matches:
– 15 Mar 2022: Blackburn Rovers 3 – 1 Derby County
– 30 Oct 2021: Derby County 1 – 2 Blackburn Rovers
– 16 Apr 2021: Blackburn Rovers 2 – 1 Derby County
– 26 Sep 2020: Derby County 0 – 4 Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers have dominated recent head-to-head encounters, particularly at their home ground, Ewood Park.
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Form and Recent Performance:
Blackburn Rovers:
– Blackburn Rovers’ preseason form has been fairly decent, with significant victories such as an 8-3 win against Tranmere Rovers and a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their last league game in May.
– Their last friendly tie resulted in a 1-0 win against Stockport County.
Derby County:
– Derby County had a mixed preseason, suffering heavy defeats against Chesterfield and Barnsley but managing a strong win against Real Valladolid (2-1) in their last friendly match.
Squad Analysis:
Blackburn Rovers:
– Key Players: Aynsley Pears (GK), Dominic Hyam (DEF), Sammie Szmodics (MID), Tyrhys Dolan (FOR).
– Formation: Likely to deploy a versatile 4-4-2 formation, focusing on robust defensive play combined with quick counter-attacks.
– Strengths: Strong defensive setup and efficient forward play. They also capitalize well on home advantage.
Derby County:
– Key Players: Josh Vickers (GK), Eiran Cashin (DEF), Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (FOR), James Collins (FOR).
– Formation: Expected to utilize a 4-3-3, aiming to control midfield play and use pace on the wings.
– Strengths: Solid forward options, but defensive lapses were evident in friendlies.
Weather and Other Considerations:
– Playing at Ewood Park gives Blackburn Rovers a considerable home advantage, with their fans providing a strong support base.
– Weather conditions in Blackburn are typical for English summer and should not pose any restriction on pace and style of play.
Predicted Outcome:
Based on recent form, squad strength, and head-to-head records, Blackburn Rovers are poised to take advantage of their home ground against a Derby County side which has demonstrated defensive vulnerabilities in preseason.
Predicted Score: Blackburn Rovers 2 – 1 Derby County
Potential Goalscorers:
– Blackburn Rovers: Tyrhys Dolan, Sammie Szmodics
– Derby County: Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Final Notes:
These predictions are based on current available data and trends. Actual match outcomes may vary due to numerous dynamic factors on matchday. Enjoy watching the game!
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