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Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool fixture

Blackburn R. prepare to entertain Liverpool at Ewood Park on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Rovers have recorded 27 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Liverpool inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Rovers in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 14 OctLiverpool1 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2005/2006Sun 16 AprBlackburn R.0-1LiverpoolPREM
2005/2006Sat 15 OctLiverpool1 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2004/2005Wed 16 MarLiverpool0 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2004/2005Sat 30 OctBlackburn R.2 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sun 04 AprLiverpool4 - 0Blackburn R.PREM
2003/2004Wed 29 OctBlackburn R.3 - 4LiverpoolLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Reds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Reds, and 0 goals against.

Blackburn R. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 18 matches. Liverpool sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 34 points from their 19 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackburn R.63038119
Liverpool641115313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blackburn R. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Blackburn R. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Liverpool 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.