Blackburn Rovers - Preston North End: A compact clash of challengers

Blackburn Rovers host Preston North End at Ewood Park on Saturday. I expect the Lancashire derby to be quite a close and meagre encounter.

Blackburn Rovers

A recent slump have seen the Blue and Whites loosing two games in a row, collection only 2 points from the last 4 games. Tony Mowbray's men could see the play-off hopes crumble if the points continue to elude them, now being 5 points adrift Swansea at 6th spot.

Statistics

Only 4 teams have created fewer shots than Blackburn so far in the Championship season, Blackburn creating on average 10.69 shots per game. Only Luton have created fewer shots on target than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, Blackburn creating on average 3.38 shots on target per game.

9 teams have conceded fewer shots on target than Blackburn so far in the Championship this season, the sleeping giant conceding on average 3.85 shots on target per game.

Three’s been on average 2.08 goals scored in Blackburn's home games this season, 62% of the home games adding up less than 2.50 goals.

Form

Blackburn have mustered 5 points in the last 5 games, scoring 6 goals and conceding 6 goals in the process (under 2.5 goals scored in 3 of 5 games).
Looking at the last 4 games, Blackburn have created on average 3.25 shots on target per game - below the average in the league right now. In the same time span, Blackburn have conceded on average 4.00 shots on target per game - below the average in the league right now.

Preston North End

The Lilywhites have also seen a stagnation in performances, loosing two games in a row and picking up only 2 points from the last 4 games. Alex Neil's outfit is now 2 points beneath Swansea in 6th place.

Statistics

Preston have created on average 12.04 shots and 3.81 shots on target per game so far in the Championship this season, which is below the league average.

8 teams have conceded fewer shots than Preston so far in the Championship this season, Preston conceding on average 11.54 shots per game. Only 3 teams have conceded fewer shots on target than Preston so far in the Championship this season, Preston conceding on average 3.38 shots on target per game.

Three’s been on average 1.96 goals scored in Preston's away games this season, 83% of the away games adding up less than 2.50 goals.

Form

Preston have gathered 5 points in the last 5 games, scoring 3 goals and conceding 6 goals in the process (under 2.5 goals scored in 4 of 5 games).
Looking at the last 4 games, Preston have created on average 3.00 shots on target per game - below the average in the league right now. In the same time span, Preston have conceded on average 3.25 shots on target per game - below the average in the league right now.

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Both teams display a relatively tame attacking game while also demonstrating a resolute defensive game. The trend suggest there may be shortage of goals in this one.
My Betting Tip is Under 2.25 Goals and/or Under 2.50 Goals.
Stake at 2.5/10 units respectively (or 5 units if you chose one of them).

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