In the 37th round of the 2024-2025 English Championship, Stoke City will host Blackburn Rovers at home on March 12, 2025, at 20:00 at the bet365 Stadium. This match is of paramount importance for both teams: Stoke is fighting to avoid relegation, while Blackburn is fighting for the promotion places.
Team performance
Stoke City are currently 20th in the Championship table, just four points above the relegation zone. They have failed to win in their last four matches, losing three and drawing one. Their most recent defeat came against Coventry City, where they conceded the decisive goal in the 97th minute.
Blackburn Rovers are in 8th place, three points off the play-off places. They have failed to win in their last three matches, drawing once and losing twice. Most recently, they lost 2-1 to Derby County, where they managed to improve but were unable to equalise.
Important missing items
Stoke City are without Ben Gibson, Sol Sidibe and Josh Wilson-Esbrand through injury. Aden Flint and Luke McNally are likely to start in defence, while Daniel Johnson and Josh Laurent will be in control of the midfield.
There are no significant injured or suspended players in the Blackburn Rovers side, so head coach Valerien Ismael can field his strongest starting line-up.
Tactical analysis
Stoke City are expected to use a 3-5-2 formation, with Dwight Gayle and Tyrese Campbell up front. In midfield, the wing-backs will be responsible for supporting the attack and helping the defence. The team will need to improve their defence, as they have conceded several goals in recent matches.
Blackburn Rovers also prefer a 3-5-2 formation, where the attacking duo of Makhtar Gueye and Tyrhys Dolan can be found. In midfield, Lewis Travis and John Buckley are responsible for winning the ball and building the attacks. The visitors' strength lies in their quick counterattacks, which they can exploit to threaten Stoke's goal.
Weather conditions
The temperature in Stoke-on-Trent during the match is expected to be cool, around 10°C, with light rain. Wind speeds will be moderate, so the weather will not significantly affect the course of the game.
Tipmix tips
Considering the current form of both teams and the players missing, we can expect a close match. Blackburn Rovers will enter the game as a slight favorite, but Stoke City will do everything to get a point at home. The following betting options are worth considering:
- Goals under 2.5: We expect a tactical match with few goals.
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