2020-21 Championship – Blackburn vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Blackburn vs Derby kick off? Friday 16th April 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Blackburn vs Derby being played? Ewood Park, Blackburn
Where can I get tickets for Blackburn vs Derby? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Blackburn vs Derby on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Blackburn vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BLACKBURN
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Kaminski; Nyambe, Lenihan, Harwood-Bellis, Douglas; Travis, Holtby, Johnson; Elliott, Armstrong, Brereton
Unavailable: Ayala (Injured), Dack (Injured), Rankin-Costello (Injured), Wharton (Injured)
Questionable: Rothwell (Injured)
DERBY
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Marshall; Wisdom, Mengi, Forsyth; Byrne, Bird, Shinnie, Jozwiak; Sibley, Lawrence; Kazim-Richards
Unavailable: Bielik (Injured), Davies (Injured), Edmundsson (Injured), Gregory (Injured), Ibe (Fitness), Waghorn (Injured)
Questionable: Clarke (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Derby come into this match off the back of a second successive Championship defeat after losing last weekend to league leaders Norwich and currently find themselves firmly back in the relegation picture. They travel to Blackburn, who are playing the season out knowing that neither promotion or relegation is in their future this campaign. Tony Mowbray’s side have not won in their last seven Championship matches, although star striker Adam Armstrong was back in the goals last time out after netting a brace in their 2-2 draw away at Cardiff. Derby realistically need three points here to keep themselves clear of the dreaded bottom three and will need to come out and attack Blackburn. However, whilst Blackburn have not kept a clean sheet in their last four league games, in Armstrong they have an extremely potent goal threat who could see some joy on the counter attack in this one. With that in mind, both teams to score should be seriously considered at Ewood Park.
