Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 09.02.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025. 13:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn, England

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview and Team News

Blackburn Rovers Team News

John Eustace has overseen a fine first half of the season at Blackburn Rovers, and their attentions will be on securing a playoff finish. Therefore, a potential cup run could take a back seat. The home side come into this round after enduring a tough run of form after losing four of their last five. 

Blackburn Rovers’ home form has been much better than their results on the road, scoring an average of 1.38 goals per game compared to just 0.87 on the road. Meanwhile, Blackburn have kept clean sheets in 44% of their home matches. 

The home side have spent this money to reinforce their squad, with central midfielder Adam Forshaw brought in from Plymouth, and Augustus Kargbo and Yuri Robeiro signed from Cesena and Braga. 

Meanwhile, reserve players Dominik Biniek and Joe Hilton have departed on permanent transfers. Emmanuel Dennis and Cauley Woodrow are standout loan signings to add depth in the final third. Scott Wharton could return from injury, but Sondre Tronstad and Harry Pickering remain out.

Blackburn Rovers predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2-3-1): Pears; Brittain, Hyam, Batth, Beck; Travis, Buckley; Dolan, Weimann, Hedges; Dennis.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News

Vito Pereira’s Wolverhampton Wanderers bounced back to form with a fine 2-0 win over Aston Villa last Saturday. However, they remain locked in a relegation battle, meaning that the coach could make a number of changes this weekend. 

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been better in the final third on the road, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game compared to 1.33 goals per game at home. 

However, Wolverhampton Wanderers have also conceded more goals per game on the road, allowing an average of 2.33 compared to 2.00 in home fixtures. Pereira has added to his defensive issues this month, bringing in Emmanuel Agbadou and Nasser Djiga from Reims and Red Star Belgrade, respectively. 

Marshall Munetsi has also been brought in from Reims. Fringe players Luke Cundle, Tyler Roberts, and Owen Farmer have all departed on permanent deals. João Gomes is suspended this week, while Boubacar Traoré is unlikely to feature. Enso González and Yerson Mosquera remain long-term issues.

Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Blackburn Rovers: (3-4-2-1): Johnstone; Doherty, Agbadou, Gomes; Semedo, Andre, Bellegarde, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Cunha; Guedes. 

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction 

• Pick: Blackburn Rovers
• Odds: 4.84 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Blackburn Rovers could be good value to spring the upset this weekend. They have been in fine form in home matches this season, and the addition of Premier League-quality striker Emmanuel Dennis could make a difference. 

Blackburn Rovers have a fine record in this stage of the FA Cup, winning each of their last ties in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.94 (22Bet)

A high-scoring affair could be an interesting Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction. The home side have averaged 2.25 goals per game in their home matches this season, and have scored 1.38 goals per 90. 

Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, have averaged 3.83 goals per game in their away matches, and have clean sheets in just 8% of their fixtures on the road.

Andreas Weimann could be the standout scorer bet based on his excellent record in the FA Cup. Weimann has scored four goals in the FA Cup in either the third or fourth round, which includes a winner in the previous round against Middlesbrough.

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