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 15:00

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: 15:00) 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

15:00

2024-12-26

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

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland A.F.C

2024-12-26 15:00

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 14:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 5

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

20/09/2023 18:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 3

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/12/2022 12:30

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

18/10/2022 19:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

20/03/2012 20:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

11/12/2011 13:30

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 15:00

Millwall 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

14/12/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Luton Town ENG LCH

10/12/2024 19:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

07/12/2024 15:00

Hull City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

30/11/2024 13:30

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Leeds United ENG LCH

27/11/2024 19:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

21/12/2024 15:00

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

14/12/2024 15:00

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

10/12/2024 19:45

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

07/12/2024 12:30

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

29/11/2024 20:00

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

26/11/2024 20:00

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

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland A.F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

12 (52%)11 (48%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

12 (50%)12 (50%)

Blackburn Rovers

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)14 10(42%)

Under /Over

(26%)6 17(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

Under /Over

(52%)12 11(48%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)7 17(71%)

/Yes

(39%)9 14(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)10 14(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Blackburn Rovers

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

12.61 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.53

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

15.04 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 5.61

Blackburn Rovers Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

10035

Avg. 436 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

10925

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Blackburn Rovers

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.38

5.57

128

Corners

145

6.04

21.96

505

Throw-ins

477

19.88

2.13

Offsides

1.79

2.52

GK saves

1.63

Blackburn Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

2.13

0.04

0.04

12.04

277

Fouls

245

10.21

17.22

396

Tackles

390

16.25

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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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