Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(16) 7 Goals 8 (16)
(13) 10 Assists 7 (10)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
26.1 Average Age 27.3
183.4 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(1) 0.8 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Blackburn
Derby
Player Reason Status Rating
Danny Batth Doubtful 6.62
Andreas Weimann Doubtful 6.36
Player Reason Status Rating
Corey Blackett-Taylor Out 6.38
Joe Ward Out 6.15
Jake Rooney Out N/A
Ebou Adams Doubtful 6.99

Team News

Blackburn
Derby
  • John Eustace is expected to line up his squad in a 4-2-3-1 system for the start of the 2024/25 campaign with new addition Makhtar Gueye in line for a debut on Friday.
  • There are fitness concerns surrounding summer signings Danny Batth and Andi Weimann after they failed to make the squad for Blackburn's final pre-season match against Stockport County.
  • Paul Warne could hand debuts to summer signings Callum Elder, Ben Osborn, David Ozoh and Kenzo Goudmijn on the opening day.
  • Corey Blackett-Taylor and Joe Ward are among the confirmed absentees for the Rams, while Ebou Adams is a doubt after missing training in the week.

Prediction

  • John Eustace heads into his first full campaign as Blackburn manager with the clear goal of Championship survival.
  • Seven points from four games at the back end of last season proved enough for an 18th-place finish, but with star man Sammie Szmodics' future still uncertain, Rovers face another uphill battle in 2024/25.
  • Derby sealed promotion to the Championship after recording a second-place finish last season, and in Paul Warne, they have a manager who is well-versed in fighting relegation from the second tier, given his experience with Rotherham.
  • Anything other than a bottom-three finish will be a positive outcome for the Rams upon their return to the division.
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User Predictions

Comments (1)

 
  • I’ve watched Derby recently and to come into the Championship.with a less than secure application of the basics will leave them struggling. Blackburn have been in this league too long not to take advantage of a game like this