Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Southampton

W W L L L

4th place in England Championship

Under

3-5

16/12/2023 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

D L W L D

19th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Southampton are currently 4th with 87 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 19th with 53 points from 46 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Southampton and Blackburn Rovers have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

2023-12-16

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Southampton

Blackburn Rovers

2023-12-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

09/04/2005 14:00

Blackburn Rovers

3 - 0

Southampton

ENG PR

21/08/2004 11:45

Southampton

3 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG PR

28/02/2004 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 1

Southampton

ENG PR

25/10/2003 14:00

Southampton

2 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG PR

08/02/2003 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 0

Southampton

ENG PR

09/11/2002 15:00

Southampton

1 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG PR

Southampton

33%

Draw

33%

Blackburn Rovers

33%

Southampton Last 6 matches

13/12/2023 19:45

Coventry City 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

09/12/2023 15:00

Watford 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Southampton 2 - 0 Cardiff City ENG LCH

29/11/2023 19:45

Southampton 1 - 0 Bristol City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

11/11/2023 15:00

Southampton 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

12/12/2023 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Bristol City ENG LCH

09/12/2023 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Leeds United ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday 3 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

29/11/2023 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 2 Birmingham City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Stoke City 0 - 3 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

10/11/2023 20:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Southampton

Blackburn Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

43 (88%)6 (12%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Southampton

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Southampton

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Southampton

Total shots

15.16 avg / game

Blocked

219 total

Avg. 4.66

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

12.26 avg / game

Blocked

163 total

Avg. 3.70

Southampton Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

32085

Avg. 655 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

22535

Avg. 490 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Southampton

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.22

7.31

358

Corners

235

5.11

18.14

889

Throw-ins

1102

23.96

1.94

Offsides

108

2.35

115

GK saves

146

3.17

Southampton

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.27

111

2.11

0.06

0.11

9.96

488

Fouls

479

10.41

14.39

705

Tackles

817

17.76

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG

How We Build the Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers on 16 December 2023 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.

Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Southampton's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers'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 Southampton and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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