Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers
15th January 1230hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win & Under 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/1 odds taken 0814 GMT, Friday 14 January
Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers go head-to-head in the EFL Championship this Saturday at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds have the worst home record in the league, while Rovers are the form team of the Championship right now. Cardiff are desperate for the points, but Steve Morison’s men are the underdogs on their own patch. Read on for the latest betting odds and best predictions.
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Cardiff City Preview – Can the Bluebirds extend unbeaten run to three?
Cardiff City have had a pretty miserable season up until now. The Bluebirds made a decent start but have spent the majority of the campaign just above the bottom three. Overall, the Welsh club have won six, drawn five and lost 13. Only Peterborough United and Barnsley have suffered more defeats.
Cardiff are unbeaten in two league and cup games in 2022. After kicking off the year with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in the league, City sealed an FA Cup win over Preston North End last weekend. Mark Harris’ 116th-minute strike earned a 2-1 extra-time victory at the Cardiff City Stadium.
With the club just four points above the drop zone, they could really do with putting a good run together. However, Saturday’s fixture will be a tough one for Morison’s men.
Blackburn Rovers Preview – Will in-form Rovers leave Wales with maximum points?
Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers have been one of the surprise packages in the Championship this season. The Lancashire outfit have been in devastating form over the past few months, going from mid-table mediocrity to genuine title contenders.
Blackburn head to South Wales having won nine of their last 12 in the Championship. They are unbeaten in the league since losing 7-0 at home to Fulham in early November, going on to win seven and draw two. Before a 0-0 draw with Huddersfield Town on 2nd January, Rovers had won six in a row.
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After dropping points in their last league outing, Blackburn will be hoping to get back to winning ways in this one. They are the favourites with the bookies at 6/4.
Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Advice
Blackburn wiped the floor with Cardiff when the duo met at Ewood Park back in September. Ben Brereton was on fire in that one, helping himself to a hat-trick in the 5-1 romp – Sam Gallagher and Tyrhys Dolan were also on target.
In the last meeting between the two at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff and Blackburn played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.
Key Facts – Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tip
- Cardiff have the worst home record in the Championship
- Blackburn are unbeaten in nine in the league (seven wins, two draws)
- Rovers thumped the Bluebirds 5-1 in the reverse game
Cardiff are in desperate need of a home win having tasted victory on their own patch just once in the Championship since August. Unfortunately for the Welsh side, our money is going on in-form Blackburn. Back Rovers to win and under 2.5 goals at 4/1.
Ben Brereton is having a sensational season, scoring 20 league goals. Only Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic has more. Brereton, who netted a treble in the reverse fixture, is currently available at 9/2 to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers
Cardiff City to win: 15/8 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Blackburn Rovers to win: 6/4 at Bet365
