The Championship: Blackburn Rovers vs. Leeds United

The Championship promotion race is heating up, and three preseason favorites—Leeds United, Sheffield United, and Burnley—are leading the pack as we approach 20 rounds of action. These three sides seem likely to remain in contention until the end of the season in May.

The top four teams in the table have each only suffered two defeats in their first 17 matches, while the other two playoff contenders have already lost six times. West Bromwich Albion, in seventh place, also have just two defeats but are struggling to make headway with a staggering eight draws in their last nine matches.

After Sheffield United climbed to the summit with a Friday night victory over Sunderland, Leeds will look to reclaim the top spot by defeating Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. However, Rovers bring confidence into this clash after a midweek triumph at Riverside Stadium.

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Blackburn Rovers vs. Leeds United: Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers: Building Momentum

Blackburn Rovers have made an encouraging start under manager John Eustace in their first full season together. While they endured a rough patch before the November international break—suffering consecutive defeats to Watford, Sheffield United, and Stoke City—they’ve bounced back strongly.

Since the break, Blackburn have reignited their push for a top-six finish. They returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory away at Cardiff City, powered by an Andreas Weimann brace and a late Lewis Baker strike. In midweek, they followed it up with a hard-fought 1-0 win at high-flying Middlesbrough, courtesy of Dominic Hyam’s goal.

Despite their recent form, injuries remain a concern, with Scott Wharton, Hayden Carter, Arnor Sigurdsson, and Andreas Weimann all sidelined.

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Leeds United: Focused on Automatic Promotion

Leeds United, managed by Daniel Farke, are determined to secure direct promotion back to the Premier League. So far, the campaign is progressing as planned. Leeds entered the weekend atop the table, having suffered just two defeats in 17 matches, and head into this game with three consecutive wins under their belt.

Their most recent outing was a thrilling 4-3 victory at Swansea City, where Wilfried Gnonto’s stoppage-time winner secured all three points. They followed up with a dominant 3-0 win over Luton Town at Elland Road, reaffirming their title credentials.

Leeds are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Championship matches and have a 3-4-1 record from their first eight away games. However, they will be without Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev due to injuries, while Junior Firpo returns after serving a three-match suspension.

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Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Why:

• Leeds are the favorites, but Blackburn won their last encounter and are playing with newfound confidence.
• Leeds’ attacking style often leads to open games, creating chances for both teams.
• Blackburn have found form in recent weeks and will look to exploit openings in Leeds’ defense.

We’re backing Both Teams to Score (BTTS) with 2 units on Betsson

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Key Match Details:

• Venue: Ewood Park
• Kickoff: Saturday, 3:00 PM

Don’t miss this crucial clash as Leeds aim to reclaim the top spot and Blackburn push for a playoff place! Follow us for more Championship betting tips and insights.