Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Blackburn Rovers

D W W W W

7th place in England Championship

2-2

26/12/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Blackburn Rovers are currently 7th with 66 points after 46 matches.
Sunderland A.F.C sit 4th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sunderland A.F.C to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland A.F.C have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-26

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland A.F.C

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

01/04/2024 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 5

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

20/09/2023 14:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 3

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/12/2022 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

18/10/2022 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

20/03/2012 16:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

11/12/2011 09:30

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG PR

Blackburn Rovers

50%

Draw

Sunderland A.F.C

50%

Blackburn Rovers Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 11:00

Millwall 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Luton Town ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

07/12/2024 11:00

Hull City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

30/11/2024 09:30

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Leeds United ENG LCH

27/11/2024 15:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

21/12/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Norwich City ENG LCH

14/12/2024 11:00

Swansea City 2 - 3 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Bristol City ENG LCH

07/12/2024 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 Stoke City ENG LCH

29/11/2024 16:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

26/11/2024 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

227

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

211

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

222

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

149 (50%)151 (50%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

157 (52%)143 (48%)

Blackburn Rovers

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

755 total

Avg. 3.23

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.65 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 3.98

Blackburn Rovers Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

112428

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

112801

Avg. 434 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Blackburn Rovers

300

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.28

4.71

1412

Corners

1496

4.99

21.05

6315

Throw-ins

5363

17.88

1.91

574

Offsides

464

1.55

2.56

768

GK saves

673

2.24

Blackburn Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

582

554

1.85

0.06

0.05

9.78

2933

Fouls

2828

9.43

14.14

4243

Tackles

3938

13.13

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How We Build the Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Blackburn Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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