Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton Prediction: Saints will be looking to solidify their place in top six

Blackburn will welcome Southampton at Ewood Park in Game Week 41 of the English Championship. Saints will be looking to solidify their place in top six. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Due to his successful efforts at Birmingham City, it is likely that John Eustace will be given the opportunity to lead Blackburn. However, it is clear that he was in need of a win before this week. Despite going nine games without a victory, including six draws and three one-goal defeats, Blackburn managed to secure a 5-1 win against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. This victory now puts them five points clear of the relegation zone with six games left, and securing just one more win could be enough for them to survive.

Pears; Brittain, Hyam, Wharton, Chrisene; Tronstad, Rankin-Costello; Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan; Gallagher

Southampton had an impressive unbeaten streak at the start of the season, but have since struggled with four losses in their last eight games. Despite their recent defensive struggles and inability to keep a clean sheet in six matches, Southampton still have a strong defensive record in the league. Russell Martin faces a challenge in motivating his team after a disappointing draw against Ipswich Town, which has hampered their chances of automatic promotion in the immediate future. However, Southampton are still within reach of the top two spots with two games in hand, offering a potential opportunity for a late push for promotion.

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Aribo, Downes, Smallbone; A.Armstrong, Adams, Brooks

There are indications that this match could result in many goals, although it is uncertain who will come out on top at Ewood Park. In our opinion, we believe the advantage should go to the away team, as they have more incentive to take risks in the final moments of the game.