Swansea v Blackburn predictions: Rovers can return to winning ways

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Saturday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Main Event & Football, 5.30pm Saturday

Best bet

Blackburn draw no bet
1pt 21-20 BoyleSports

Match preview

Championship highflyers Blackburn shared a dour 0-0 draw with Luton at Kenilworth Road last Saturday but they have not failed to win back-to-back league games without a victory since mid-October and are worth backing to defeat Swansea.

Rovers fell below their usual standards at Luton, where they were uncharacteristically toothless in attack.

However, they are likely to offer more of a threat in south Wales with 20-goal top scorer Ben Brereton Diaz back from international duty and new loan signing Ryan Giles eager to impress after his arrival from Wolves.

Swansea are likely to have plenty of possession, as they often do, but they have not scored in their last three games and they slipped to 19th place after Tuesday's 1-0 loss at home to Luton.

The Swans hold a 12-point cushion to the drop zone, but their winter wobble (one win in nine games) makes them ideal opponents for Blackburn, who will be eager to get back to winning ways.

Key stat

Blackburn have won eight of their last 11 league games

Not got a bet365 account? Bet £10 & get £50 in free bets

Open account offer. Minimum deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as bet credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Minimum odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude bet credits stake. Time limits/T&Cs apply. 18+ begambleaware.org

CLAIM OFFER HERE

MORE FREE BETS

Today's top sports betting stories

Follow us on Twitter @racingpostsport