Match Preview – 15:00 Kick-Off at Ewood Park, Blackburn

With just 2 games left in the league season, Blackburn Rovers find themselves 3 points from safety at the bottom of the Championship. Tony Mowbray’s side have been trying to claw their way out of the drop zone and they really are making a fight of it. They have lost just once in their last 4 and although 2 of those games were draws, every point counts at this stage of the campaign. In fact, Rovers have lost just 3 times in their last 13.

Aston Villa have won 8 of their last 12 Championship games as they look to resurrect what has been a season of underperformance in their first campaign outside the Premier League. Their more recent form has taken the shine off their strong finish somewhat – they have won just once in their last 4 outings.

Aston Villa beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 when the sides last met back in November, a brace from Jonathan Kodjia helping Villa on their way. Read our match prediction and expert Blackburn Rovers vs Aston Villa betting tips below.

Blackburn Rovers’ recent results:

Apr 22nd 2017 Wolves 0:0 Blackburn Rovers - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Blackburn Rovers 1:1 Bristol City - Championship

Apr 14th 2017 Nottingham Forest 0:1 Blackburn Rovers - Championship

Arp 8th 2017 Blackburn Rovers 2:0 Barnsley - Championship

Aston Villa’s recent results:

Apr 23rd 2017 Aston Villa 1:0 Birmingham City - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Fulham 3:1 Aston Villa - Championship

Apr 15th 2017 Aston Villa 1:3 Reading - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Burton Albion 1:1 Aston Villa - Championship

Odds

Blackburn Rovers odds 23/20

Aston Villa odds 9/4

Draw 12/5

(Odds taken from NetBet)

Blackburn Rovers vs Aston Villa Predictions

While Aston Villa are stuck in mid-table limbo, Blackburn Rovers have everything to play for. They know that Birmingham City, one place above them in the Championship table in the 21st spot are in horrible form. Blackburn are 3 points from safety but need just 1 win to leapfrog Birmingham given their superior goal difference. They will be doing everything they can to grab those 3 precious points on Saturday at home to Villa, and I think they can do it.

NetBet have odds of 7/2 for Blackburn Rovers to win with under 2.5 goals to be scored which looks a good bet for what should be a nervy, cagey affair at Ewood Park. You can get 6/1 for the game to finish 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers if you are feeling a little braver.

Our Tips

Blackburn Rovers win/under 2.5 goals 7/2 NetBet

Blackburn Rovers 1-0 6/1 NetBet