Blackburn Rovers vs Watford
13th September 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1627 GMT, Monday 12 September
The EFL Championship is back this Tuesday, and Blackburn Rovers and Watford go head-to-head at Ewood Park in one of the standout games of the week. Rovers have had an indifferent start, winning four and losing four of their opening eight. As for the Hornets, they have picked up 13 points and are one place and one point above the home team in the current table. Read on for the best odds, tips and predictions.
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Blackburn Rovers Preview – Can Rovers return to winning ways on home soil?
Jon Dahl Tomasson made a superb start to life at Blackburn Rovers, guiding the Blue and Whites to four straight league and cup wins. However, they have gone off the boil of late, losing four of their past five Championship games.
After a trio of defeats, Blackburn returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road. However, they followed that up with a disappointing 3-2 home reverse to Bristol City last time out.
Blackburn will be hoping to get back to winning ways in front of their home fans after back-to-back Ewood Park defeats to Stoke City and Bristol City. Tomasson’s team are the underdogs on home turf.
Watford Preview – Will the Hornets keep up unbeaten away run?
Rob Edwards has made a steady start at Watford. The Hornets are in sixth position on 13 points after three wins, four draws and one defeat. Along the way, the Hertfordshire side have scored nine and shipped seven.
Watford went unbeaten for the first five matches, winning two and drawing three. However, they suffered a disappointing 3-2 home reverse to Queens Park Rangers on matchday six. Watford bounced back with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road, and they drew at Rotherham United last time out.
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Watford are unbeaten away from home but have also failed to win, as all four of their Championship away games have ended in draws. Can they pick up their first away victory of the campaign on Tuesday night?
Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Betting Advice
These two teams played out a five-goal thriller when they last met – Watford nicked the points at Ewood Park in February 2021, with Ken Sema scoring the decisive goal. The Hornets also won the game at Vicarage Road that season.
Watford are unbeaten in this fixture in five, picking up three wins and two draws. Rovers’ last success came in October 2013.
Key Facts – Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Betting Tip
- Blackburn have won four and lost four thus far
- Watford have suffered just one league defeat
- The Hornets are undefeated in five in this fixture (three wins, two draws)
Blackburn have had a strange season thus far, winning four and losing four. Watford have been tough to beat, but Edwards’ side have yet to win on the road.
This is a tough fixture to call, but we fancy Watford to end their drawing run on the road with three points at Ewood Park. You can get the solid price of 3/1 with bet365 for Watford to win by one goal.
The best betting odds for Blackburn Rovers vs Watford
Blackburn Rovers to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Watford to win: 29/20 at Bet365
