FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn R. face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rovers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 44 and win only 19 of the 79 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in August 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebBlackburn R.0 - 0EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugEverton1 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sat 10 FebEverton1 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sun 07 JanEverton1 - 4Blackburn R.FAC
2006/2007Wed 23 AugBlackburn R.1 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Sat 11 FebEverton1 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2005/2006Sat 03 DecBlackburn R.0 - 2EvertonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Toffees in those games, with 5 conceded.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6222768
Blackburn R.62228108

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Blackburn R. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Goodison Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton No sequences of note
Blackburn R. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.