Blackburn Rovers take on the visitors Wolverhampton in the 1/16-finals of English FA Cup. The match will be played on Sunday, February 9th at Ewood Park (Blackburn).
Blackburn’s fantastic start to the season elevated them in the eyes of all experts. However, the team has gradually started to decline, and this downturn came at the worst possible time. Currently, the Rovers have suffered four defeats in their last five matches! They’ve stopped grinding out results in close games, which can be a decisive factor in the Championship. Still, I don’t see this as a full-blown catastrophe… The Rovers lost by more than one goal for the first time in fourteen matches. Their overall play remains high-quality, and they create plenty of chances. However, poor finishing, a bit of bad luck, and emerging squad issues have hindered them. Nevertheless, cup matches have served as a welcome distraction for the team, providing a lift from the fans and allowing them to shine with their distinctive style of football—where they’ve already impressed this season! Despite recent struggles, Blackburn's home form remains solid, and their ability to bounce back in cup competitions suggests they’re far from done.
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Wolverhampton has been a major disappointment this season! The Wanderers only managed to drag themselves out of the relegation zone with a win in their most recent Premier League match. But the road ahead looks tough, and it’s unlikely Wolves will be considered favorites in this battle… Recent games have exposed all of the team’s problems—tactical issues and squad weaknesses for Pereira’s men. In fact, their last match snapped a dreadful three-game losing streak, where they struggled immensely to create chances. Their away form this season has been disastrous: Wolves have only won two of twelve away games. Even when controlling possession, they’ve failed to collect points consistently. With key players ruled out, and a lengthy injury list, Wolverhampton's creative struggles are likely to continue, especially on the road.
After another defeat, Blackburn received some positive news: two British players are set to return to the starting lineup! Looking at their recent home performances, the team hasn’t suffered many losses. Even with this poor run, they still hold sixth place in the Championship, which is impressive. In the cup, they convincingly beat Middlesbrough away earlier this season—a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, Wolves face significant squad issues. Besides Lemina, Mosquera, and Traoré, the visitors have a longer injury list, which is worrying. In their recent matches, Wolverhampton has struggled to create anything meaningful. Today’s away game will be particularly challenging. Even in previous cup matches, Wolves had issues, narrowly beating Bristol City in an unconvincing performance.
Prediction for the match: Blackburn to win with +1.0 handicap.
