Blackburn – Hull City

Hull City will take at least one point away from Blackburn

Despite the fact that neither Blackburn nor Hull City are fighting for high achievements this season (for example, direct promotion), their confrontation in the first round of the second round of the second round of the Championship looks one of the most intense in terms of tournament intrigue. The home side are not contenders for the top two positions and are not competing with Leeds United, Sheffield United and Burnley. However, the White and Blues are quite capable of securing a position in the top 6 and try their hand at the play-offs. In turn, Hull City are playing well below their capabilities. This is evidenced by the fact that the "Tigers" last season finished in seventh position one half step away from the playoff zone, and one and a half times the estimated value of the squad compared to the upcoming opponent. Hull City currently sit in the top position of the relegation zone, having had some truly nightmarish results in recent months. Bookmakers have identified the home team as favorites for the upcoming encounter, offering odds of 1.99 on their victory. Blackburn, despite the relatively "poor" personnel potential, started the championship quite well. In October-November, they lost five out of seven league rounds, reminding them of themselves from last season. However, in the last month and a half Blackburn gave such a series, which "threw" the club immediately to fifth place. It consisted of six consecutive victories, during which, among others, were defeated Leeds and Middlesbrough, as well as conceded only one goal. The peculiarity of the last game period of Rovers is the low efficiency of matches with their participation. Only the last round brought Blackburn a high result of the meeting with Sunderland - 2:2. Hull City until the first of October showed results that indicated quite high ambitions of the team. "Tigers" during this period lost only to the acknowledged favourites of the championship - Leeds United and Sheffield United. However, subsequently, Hull City simply lost the usual class. The last fifteen duels brought "tigers" one victory, which took place in the round before last. Of the last four matches, only one brought victory to Blackburn, who have now lost their playing form. Let's bet on the visitors not to lose.