Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City Prediction: Blackburn have been impressive at home this season

Blackburn Rovers is set to host Hull City on Saturday at Ewood Park. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes? 

Blackburn Rovers have struggled for consistency this season, yet they are still considered one of the favourites to secure a playoff spot in the long term. They have a game in hand, but their drop in form was evident in their 2-2 draw against Huddersfield Town. Rovers trailed 2-0 after 22 minutes, but they rallied in the second half, equalizing in the closing stages to maintain their hold on the sixth spot. Manager Jon Dahl Tomasson may still be concerned about their form, but the point they earned at the John Smith's Stadium could help kick-start their run-in. Blackburn has the second-best home record in the division and four of their remaining six matches will be played at Ewood Park.

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Hull, under Liam Rosenior's leadership, has achieved Championship survival and is now focused on finishing as high in the table as possible. Although they have only recorded two wins in their last 11 matches, they have only suffered three defeats, one of which was against league leaders Burnley. This represents a significant improvement for a team that was previously fighting relegation, with an 11-point cushion now separating them from the bottom three. While Hull has the 12th-best away record in the division, their last away win dates back to January 2 when they defeated Wigan Athletic.

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Although Hull is expected to put up a fight, Blackburn's impressive home record suggests that this will be a closely contested game. Despite recent struggles, Blackburn has had success against Hull in the past, which could give them a psychological edge. While Hull's strong defence may cause issues, we anticipate Blackburn to come out on top and reignite their promotion push. Expect less than 2.5 goals in the game.