Bitesize Prediction: Blackburn vs Blackpool – 27/08/24

Competition: EFL Cup

Market: Blackburn win

Odds: 4/5 @ BetUS

Looking to extend on their EFL Cup adventure on Tuesday night, Blackburn will welcome local rivals Blackpool to Ewood Park.

Starting with the hosts, enduring what was a public Championship crisis last season as they only just dragged themselves over the finishing line, Blackburn have made a string of improvements this time around. Clearly enjoying life under the guidance of new boss John Eustace and with the mood around Ewood Park at a red-hot high, the former Birmingham boss will be calling on his squad to make another statement here. Getting proceedings underway with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Derby on August 9th, the Lancashire-based outfit have rightfully receive a string of plaudits. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure earlier in the month thanks to a stellar 6-1 romp away at Stockport, Blackburn have also gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Notching 14 goals in their first four competitive appearances across all competitions, Eustace’s side are pencilled in as a standout contender on Tuesday night.

As for the visitors, eventually falling short last season as they missed out on booking a League One play-off ticket, Blackpool are desperate to go one-step further this time around. However, suffering what was an infamous collapse away with Cambridge over the weekend as they had to settle for a remarkable 4-4 stalemate, interim boss Richard Keogh has a real job on his hands here. Opening the 2024/25 campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Crawley, Tuesday’s guests have failed to muster a single victory from any of their first three League One appearances. With the feel of a squad seeking a much-needed boost, Blackpool have also shown their own recent defensive issues. Hit with a woeful 3-0 drumming at home against Stockport on August 17th, the Seasiders will be bracing themselves for a heavyweight challenge when they travel across Lancashire in midweek. Given what has been a huge recent gulf in class, we are backing a home victory for the Championship high-flyers.

Bet: Blackburn 4/5 to beat Blackpool in Tuesday’s EFL Cup tie @ BetUS