Blackburn have lost seven of their 10 Championship games this season
Southampton have only lost one of their last five fixtures
Recommended bet: Southampton to win
Blackburn’s winless streak extended to five matches in midweek, and the side that sit second-bottom in the Championship find themselves under threat of another defeat when Southampton visit Ewood Park on Saturday.
The Saints, who were expected to put in a strong showing for promotion this season, have performed below par so far, but a result at Ewood Park would push them towards the top half of the table.
Team news
Harry Pickering was fit enough to make the bench for Blackburn last weekend and may get some game-time this week, but the trio of Moussa Baradji, Hayden Carter, and Jake Garrett remain sidelined, while Todd Cantwell is a major doubt.
Ross Stewart is likely to be a long-term absentee for Southampton after picking up a hamstring injury, and Samuel Edozie is a doubt for Saturday’s clash.
Centre-back Joshua Quarshie will be hoping to return to the fray after only being fit enough to make the bench in midweek.
The stats
Blackburn have taken just one point from a possible 15 at Ewood Park.
Southampton have earned four points from their last three league away days.
Rovers have the joint second-worst home defensive record in the Championship.
Saints have scored in six of their last seven games.
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Prediction
A second-half collapse saw Blackburn relinquish a half-time lead to lose 3-1 at home to Sheffield United in midweek, and their misery is set to continue when Southampton come to town on Saturday.
Rivers have picked up just one point in their last five Championship matches and are one of just three teams yet to win a home game in the second tier this season.
They have lost four of their five attempts in front of their own fans, and Southampton will be quietly confident of bouncing back following their own midweek disappointment.
The Saints were somewhat unfortunate to lose 3-1 at Bristol City after winning on expected goals, shots, shots on target, and possession.
That loss ended a four-game unbeaten streak for Southampton and, despite their underwhelming position in the table, the underlying numbers are actually relatively positive.
They have the second-highest expected goals tally in the division and the third-highest expected goal difference.
If Will Still can add a clinical touch, we could see the Saints soar up the table in the second half of the season.
After taking four points from their last three away games, Southampton’s resurgence could begin on Saturday with a win over the beleaguered Blackburn.
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