Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have displayed impressive form in their recent fixtures, with a remarkable run of five consecutive victories before their latest setback against Millwall. This winning streak saw them secure five clean sheets in a row, conceding just one goal in their last six matches. The team's defensive prowess is further highlighted by their goal difference of +5 and an average of only 0.17 goals conceded per game. Interestingly, all of Blackburn's recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. Their ability to grind out narrow victories is evident, with four 1-0 wins in this period. Despite the recent loss, Blackburn's strong form has propelled them to fifth position in the Championship, putting them firmly in the promotion race.

Sunderland

Sunderland are enjoying a fine run of form, having gone unbeaten in their last five Championship matches, including three wins and two draws. The Black Cats have shown resilience in their recent outings, securing narrow victories against Norwich, Swansea, and Stoke City, all by a one-goal margin. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored in five consecutive games and notching up eight goals in their last six matches. However, Sunderland's defence has room for improvement, with only one clean sheet in their last six fixtures, coming in a goalless draw against West Brom. The team's ability to score consistently while maintaining a positive goal difference has propelled them to fourth place in the Championship table, demonstrating their promotion credentials. Their recent 3-2 away win at Swansea stands out as a particularly high-scoring and exciting encounter.

Recent home/away form

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have shown a mixed but generally solid form at home in their recent fixtures. The team are currently enjoying a two-match winning streak at Ewood Park, having defeated Luton Town and Leeds United without conceding a goal. Prior to this, they experienced a brief dip in form with back-to-back losses against Stoke City and Sheffield United. Notably, Rovers have been extremely defensively sound at home, keeping clean sheets in four out of their last six matches. However, their goal-scoring record has been modest, with all of their recent home games falling under 2.5 goals. In fact, none of their last six home matches have seen both teams score, highlighting a trend of low-scoring affairs. Despite this, Blackburn have managed to secure three wins in their last six home games, demonstrating their ability to grind out results even when not finding the net frequently.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown a solid away form in their recent Championship fixtures, demonstrating resilience with only one loss in their last six away games. The Black Cats have been particularly adept at keeping clean sheets, with three consecutive 0-0 draws against Queens Park Rangers, Preston, and Millwall highlighting their defensive prowess on the road. Their most recent away outing was their highest-scoring match, a thrilling 3-2 victory over Swansea, which bucked the trend of their typically low-scoring affairs. Interestingly, 67% of Sunderland's away games have seen under 2.5 goals, emphasising their tight defensive approach. Despite this, they've managed to maintain a positive goal difference and have scored in four out of their last six away matches, showcasing a balanced approach that has contributed to their impressive 4th position in the league table.