Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
Fletcher, Steven
Philogene-Bidace, Jaden
Hedges, Ryan
Buckley, John
Rothwell, Joe
Recommended bets
Stoke City to win and both teams to score (7/1)
Blackburn’s push for promotion is starting to fall apart.
Rovers have now won just once in their last eight and were beaten by Peterborough on Friday.
Meanwhile, they face a Stoke City side who have won three of their last five matches.
Jacob Brown to score anytime (12/5)
The forward has netted three goals in his last seven appearances.
He most recently scored last weekend in Stoke’s win over West Brom.
READING, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Jacob Brown of Stoke City celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Stoke City at Madejski Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Reading, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Match preview: Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Blackburn Rovers’ promotion push continued to unravel on Friday.
Tony Mowbray’s side suffered another defeat as they lost to Peterborough United.
The Posh won 2-1 coming from behind late on to win the match.
They scored in the 83rd and 87th minute to snatch all three points.
Rovers have now won just once in their last eight matches but are still just two points off the top six.
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)
Stoke City suffer late defeat at home to Bristol City
Stoke City were beaten late on against Bristol City.
The Potters suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to the Robins.
Jay Dasilva scored in the 84th minute to win the match for Bristol.
Michael O’Neill’s side were once again unable to build on a win.
They have now lost two and won two in their last four.
Two defeats in their last three games has seen them drop into 15th place.
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)
|
w
Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:2
l
Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
w
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
l
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City - 0:1
l
Peterborough United vs Blackburn Rovers - 2:1
|
Latest match form, last 5 games: |
d
Stoke City vs Coventry City - 1:1
l
Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
w
Stoke City vs Queens Park Rangers - 1:0
w
Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City - 0:1
l
Stoke City vs Bristol City - 0:1
|
| 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 |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 1 | Coventry City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 0 - 1 | Bristol City |
| Blackburn Rovers | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 19 | Matches won | 17 |
| 95 | Goal attempts | 84 |
| 39 | Shots on goal | 34 |
| 35 | Shots off goal | 28 |
| 197 | Corner kicks | 212 |
| 9% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 21 | Shots blocked | 22 |
| 116 | Cards given | 93 |
| 104 | Free kicks | 78 |
| 20 | Offsides | 16 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 3 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 2 |
| 48 | Goals by foot | 46 |
| 10 | Goals by head | 7 |
| 59 | Goals scored | 57 |
| 50 | Goals conceded | 52 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Stoke City | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches | 18 |
| 10 | Home Matches | 8 |
| 8 | Away Matches | 10 |
| 17 | Total Goals | 21 |
| 0.94 | Average Goals Scored | 1.17 |
| 5 | Wins | 9 |
| 9 | Losses | 5 |
| 4 | Draws | 4 |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| November 27, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 0 - 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| January 16, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 - 1 | Stoke City |
| December 19, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Stoke City | 1 - 0 | Blackburn Rovers |
| February 26, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 0 | Stoke City |
– 101 Great Goals may earn commission from links on this page. Our content is always original. Note that all of our reviewers are compensated for contributing content to 101 Great Goals. Learn more.
What time is kick off between Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City?
14:00, Monday 18 April 2022
