For the second time this season, Hull have defied their critics and arrive at Ewood Park in good form on the back of a three-match unbeaten run and chasing their first league away win for 27 games. Midfielder Seyi Olofinjana could return to the starting line-up having recovered from his exploits at the African Cup of Nations against a Blackburn side who have taken seven points from their last three home matches but will be without suspended defender Christophe Samba.
Quick Check
Blackburn Rovers
- Blackburn have taken seven points out of nine from their last three home games.
- Defender Lars Jacobsen is hoping to return after a thigh problem.
- Rovers shared a goalless draw with Hull when the teams met in December.
- Centre back Christophe Samba is unavailable as he starts a two-match ban.
- Vince Grella is still doubtful with a thigh injury.
- Midfielder David Dunn remains sidelined by a calf problem.
- Turkish star Yildiray Basturk is still not fully fit.
Hull City
- Midfielder Seyi Olofinjana is hoping to return to the starting line-up.
- Hull’s victory against Manchester City last Saturday was their first league win in 11 games.
- The Tigers are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Three of the last five fixtures between the teams have ended in draws.
- Hull have not won away from home in 26 league games, including 12 this season.
- Brazilian Geovanni is an injury doubt.
- Midfielder Jimmy Bullard is still sidelined by a knee injury.
- Ian Ashbee is sidelined by a long-term knee problem.
Expert Advice
Hull are proof of what can be achieved if a side can string a few results together and, having looked deep in trouble only a fortnight ago, Phil Brown’s side can move to within a point of Blackburn with victory at Ewood Park. A well-deserved draw against leaders Chelsea was followed at the weekend by a comfortable win over Manchester City and the Tigers will be in confident mood as they set about finally ending their wretched run on the road. They are unlikely to get too many better chances against a Blackburn side who are without some key players and still appear to be recovering from the Carling Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa last month. Sam Allardyce’s team are a difficult side to overcome, though, on home soil so a draw at Betsson’s odds of 3.4 appears a value bet.
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Sound logic – good article.