Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Blackburn Rovers have suffered a huge collapse over recent months.
Tony Mowbray’s side will miss out on the play-offs having won just three times in their last 16 matches.
However, their last away outing saw them beat Preston 3-0 and on Saturday they face a struggling Birmingham City side.
The Blues have lost three of their last five matches.
Ben Brereton Díaz to score first (7/2)
Brereton Díaz has had an excellent season for Blackburn in front of goal.
Despite missing several months through injury, the forward has netted 21 times for Rovers this season.
He will be looking to finish the season with a bang and put himself back in the shop window.
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Blackburn Rovers’ Ben Brereton Diaz gets a shot on goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers at Bet365 Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Mick Walker – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Match preview: Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers
Birmingham City have had a truly shocking campaign.
The Blues head into the final day of the season 20th in the table.
They look set to remain there too with Hull and Cardiff three points ahead of them and both with far superior goal differences.
Lee Bowyer’s side have now won just once in their last nine matches.
The Midlands club drew 1-1 with Cardiff City last Saturday.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Troy Deeney of Birmingham City celebrates adter the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Reading at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Blackburn Rovers’ play-off hopes are over
Several months back, Blackburn Rovers look like a side destined for the play-offs.
However, a major collapse has seen them drop into 9th place.
Now, heading into the final day of the season, their promotion hopes are over.
Just three wins in their last 16 matches is the type of form which has seen them miss out.
Rovers were beaten 3-0 at home by Bournemouth last Saturday which proved to be the final nail in the coffin.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28:
Blackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:2
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Cardiff City vs Birmingham City - 1:1
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Birmingham City vs Millwall FC - 2:2
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Blackpool vs Birmingham City - 6:1
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Birmingham City vs Coventry City - 2:4
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City - 0:1
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Peterborough United vs Blackburn Rovers - 2:1
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| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 2 - 2 | Millwall FC |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackpool | 6 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 2 - 4 | Coventry City |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Peterborough United | 2 - 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| Birmingham City | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 11 | Matches won | 19 |
| 93 | Goal attempts | 95 |
| 24 | Shots on goal | 39 |
| 46 | Shots off goal | 35 |
| 181 | Corner kicks | 197 |
| 8% | Average ball possession | 9% |
| 23 | Shots blocked | 21 |
| 86 | Cards given | 116 |
| 79 | Free kicks | 104 |
| 21 | Offsides | 20 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 39 | Goals by foot | 48 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 50 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 75 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| Birmingham City | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Matches | 39 |
| 20 | Home Matches | 19 |
| 19 | Away Matches | 20 |
| 48 | Total Goals | 63 |
| 1.23 | Average Goals Scored | 1.62 |
| 11 | Wins | 16 |
| 16 | Losses | 11 |
| 12 | Draws | 12 |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| December 18, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 - 0 | Birmingham City |
| May 8, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Blackburn Rovers | 5 - 2 | Birmingham City |
| January 2, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Birmingham City | 0 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| January 4, 2020 | FA Cup 19/20 | Birmingham City | 2 - 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
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What time is kick off between Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers?
11:30, Saturday 07 May 2022
