Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers Tips & Preview – Fearless hosts backed to extend impressive run

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Southampton on a 17-match unbeaten run, seeking 7th consecutive win.
Blackburn battling relegation with recent 5-game unbeaten surge.
Saints’ strong home form contrasts with Rovers’ away struggles.

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers

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Southampton could take another big step toward promotion when they host Blackburn Rovers at St. Mary’s Stadium in a rescheduled English Championship clash on Tuesday night.

The Saints are pushing hard for a return to the Premier League, while Blackburn are battling to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Southampton News

Southampton have been one of the standout teams in the second half of the season and are currently the most in-form side in the division. Their momentum continued last weekend with a 2-1 comeback win over Derby County, extending their winning streak to six matches.

That result lifted them to fifth in the table, now six points behind the automatic promotion spots. The Saints are unbeaten in their last 17 matches, recording an impressive 14 wins in that run. Their attacking consistency has been remarkable, scoring in 19 consecutive games. However, there are still slight defensive concerns, with just two clean sheets in their last seven matches.

Tonda Eckert’s men are unbeaten in their last nine matches at St. Mary’s Stadium, winning their last five. Southampton have also scored at least twice in four of those fixtures and opened the scoring in eight of their last nine home games. Recent matches have also produced goals, with over 2.5 goals recorded in each of their last three outings.

Blackburn Rovers News

Blackburn Rovers remain in the lower half of the table and are still not completely safe from relegation. However, their recent five-game unbeaten run has boosted their survival hopes, including a 1-1 draw away at Stoke City in their last match.

Rovers currently sit 19th, just four points above the drop zone. Despite that unbeaten streak, consistency remains an issue, with only one win in their previous five matches. They have shown some attacking promise, scoring in seven of their last 10 fixtures, while also keeping four clean sheets in that period.

However, away form remains a concern for Michael O'Neill’s side, who have lost six of their last 10 matches on the road and have conceded at least twice in four of those games. Blackburn have scored in their last three away fixtures, though their matches have not always been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals landing in five of their last 10 away games.

Head to Head

Blackburn hold a slight edge in recent meetings, winning four of the last 10 clashes, while Southampton have claimed three victories. Rovers did come out on top in the reverse fixture, securing a 2-1 win. However, their last visit to St. Mary’s Stadium ended in a heavy 4-0 defeat, highlighting Southampton’s dominance on home soil.

Verdict

Southampton v Blackburn

Southampton are unbeaten in their last 17 matches and come into this clash on a six-game winning streak, making them strong favourites to extend their run.

The Saints have scored at least twice in four of their last five home fixtures at St. Mary’s Stadium. They could maintain that scoring form, with Southampton over 1.5 goals a solid option. Recent meetings between these sides have also produced goals, with four of the last five encounters seeing over 2.5 goals. A similar outcome could be on the cards in this clash.

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