The FA Cup third-round clash between Hull City and Blackburn Rovers is set to take place at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, with both teams eager to make an impact in the competition. These two sides last met at this stage of the cup in January 2018, with Hull City emerging victorious with a 1-0 win at Ewood Park.
Hull City suffered a setback in their first game of the new year, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Stoke City at home. Prior to that, they were on a five-game unbeaten run, recording four wins and a draw while keeping three clean sheets. Currently sitting seventh in the Championship table, Hull will be looking to improve on their third-round exit in the FA Cup last season.
Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, showed resilience in their recent Championship match, coming back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Charlton Athletic. Despite a winless run in their last four games, Blackburn will be aiming to replicate their fourth-round appearance in the FA Cup from last season.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Blackburn Rovers hold the edge with 37 wins in the last 74 meetings between the two teams. Hull City have secured 19 victories, while they have shared the spoils on 18 occasions. Hull City have been strong at home, remaining unbeaten in eight of their last 11 matches, while Blackburn Rovers have lost just one of their last seven away games.
Predicting the outcome of the match, Hull City will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat and secure a win at home. Despite Blackburn’s recent success at the MKM Stadium, we predict that Hull City will edge out a 2-1 victory in this encounter.
For betting enthusiasts, the tips for this match include backing Hull City to win, predicting fewer than 10.5 corners due to Blackburn’s recent matches, and expecting over 4.5 cards given the physical nature of Blackburn’s recent games.
In conclusion, the FA Cup clash between Hull City and Blackburn Rovers promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to advance in the competition. Edited by Peter P.
