Blackburn Rovers 4-2 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are showing promising form, with an unbeaten run in their last six games, including four wins and two draws. Despite finishing 19th in the league, their recent performances suggest an upturn in fortunes. The team has been particularly strong defensively, conceding only 0.5 goals per game in this period and keeping three clean sheets. Their attack has also been potent, scoring 1.67 goals per game on average. The 3-0 victory against Tranmere stands out as a high-scoring game, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. The team's impressive 2-0 away win against Leicester, who were likely near the top of the Championship table, is particularly noteworthy and suggests Blackburn can compete with stronger opposition.

Derby County

Derby County's recent form has been inconsistent, with a notable struggle in their defensive performances. The team has conceded 14 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging 2.33 goals conceded per game, which is a concern. They are currently on a brief positive note with a win against Real Valladolid, breaking a three-game losing streak. The match against Barnsley stands out as particularly high-scoring, ending in a 4-3 defeat for Derby. Despite their defensive issues, Derby's attack has shown some promise, scoring in 5 out of 6 games. The high percentage of matches (83%) seeing over 2.5 goals suggests exciting, open games for spectators, but potentially worrying defensive frailties for the team's management to address.

Recent home/away form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the team struggling to secure victories at Ewood Park. In their last six home games, they've managed only one win, which came in a friendly match against Tranmere Rovers. The Championship fixtures have been particularly challenging, with Blackburn failing to win any of their last five home league games, drawing three and losing two. Their goal-scoring form has been a concern, with the team failing to score in three of these five league matches. Defensively, they've shown some resilience, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home games. However, the 3-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday stands out as a particularly poor result. The team's overall goal difference in these games is neutral, having scored and conceded five goals each, indicating a struggle to dominate matches at home.

Derby County

Derby County's recent away form shows a concerning trend, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak in their most recent friendly matches. This downturn in form contrasts sharply with their earlier successes, including two consecutive wins against Cambridge United and Matlock Town. The team's goal-scoring ability remains consistent, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but their defense has become more vulnerable, conceding the same average. Notably, their latest away match against Barnsley was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 4-3 defeat, which contributed significantly to the 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite the recent setbacks, Derby County has maintained an impressive record of three clean sheets in their last six away games, demonstrating their defensive capabilities when at their best.