|
Blackburn R. prepare to entertain Sunderland at Ewood Park on Monday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, Rovers have recorded 34 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 17 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was less than a year ago, in December 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Blackburn R. | 2-2 | Sunderland | PREM |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 Aug | Sunderland | 2 - 1 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 04 Feb | Blackburn R. | 2 - 1 | Sunderland | FAC |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 24 Jan | Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Blackburn R. | FAC |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 26 Dec | Sunderland | 0 - 0 | Blackburn R. | PREM |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 15 Nov | Blackburn R. | 1 - 2 | Sunderland | PREM |
| 2008/2009 | Wed 12 Nov | Sunderland | 1 - 2 | Blackburn R. | LGEC |
Recent respective form guides
Blackburn Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.
Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.
Blackburn R. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 7 matches. Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 7 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Blackburn R. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Rovers. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Blackburn R. | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Sunderland | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |