Leeds vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2025

Whites and Riversiders to Cancel Each Other Out

The top wager for this Leeds vs Blackburn contest could involve a Total Goals pick. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 looks too good to miss based on the latest stats and the price of -110 stands out.

Blackburn 1-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Leeds United have enjoyed nine home victories on the spin. Their last win was a 1-0 road success at Pride Park against Derby County. Daniel Farke's team had six shots on target and boasted 61% possession, with Brenden Aaronson getting the all-important goal in the 79th minute.

Blackburn Rovers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Hull City by a 1-0 scoreline at Ewood Park. The Lancashire side had two shots on goal and recorded 59% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackburn have beaten Leeds in the last two clashes. On home soil at Ewood Park, the scoreline was 1-0 following a 1-0 away win at Elland Road. There have been three Leeds triumphs and two Blackburn wins in the previous 5 games involving these sides.

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Leeds have had 64.9% possession and 7.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.6 goals from 1.9 shots on goal and 4.6 attempts, while being awarded 1.7 corners.

Joel Piroe is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Brenden Aaronson, Daniel James and Manor Solomon each have 3. Joel Piroe and Daniel James are the leading assists makers with 3.

Blackburn have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 8.5 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Riversiders average 47.1% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Andreas Weimann has scored 2 goals, followed by Yuki Ohashi, Harry Leonard, Amario Cozier-Duberry and Owen Beck on 1. Makhtar Gueye has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Leeds confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Illan Meslier (GK), Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Sam Byram, Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joel Piroe.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Aynsley Pears (GK), Callum Brittain, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Owen Beck, Sondre Tronstad, Lewis Baker, Tyrhys Dolan, Ryan Hedges, Andreas Weimann, Yuki Ohashi.

Leeds vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring Championship encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward. Land odds of -110 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Leeds vs Blackburn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Leeds games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Leeds games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Leeds games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Leeds 2 - 0 Blackburn

We’re betting on Leeds to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +460 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Leeds vs Blackburn Odds

With an estimated 77% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -333 betting odds about Leeds United triumphing in this Championship match. Blackburn Rovers are regarded as the least likely winner at +850.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

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Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+425

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-125

X

+150

2

+750

Double Chance

1X

-1408

12

-599

X2

+240

Draw No Bet

1

-1205

2

+700

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-103

2 Hcp +1.5

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

Leeds vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Leeds vs Blackburn team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Championship squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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