Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

December 30, 2024

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Our Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction Sees Leaders Get Revenge Over Rovers

Leeds United welcome Blackburn Rovers to Elland Road in New Year’s Day EFL Championship action. United top the table at the start of 2025 and will be looking to kick off the new year with three points.

EFL Championship Betting Picks:

Leeds United Win – 1.36

Leeds United to Win to Nil – 2.01

Bet on Leeds vs Blackburn

Leeds to Extend Winning Run

Daniel Farke’s Leeds ended 2024 with a narrow 1-0 win at Derby County, which took them to the Championship’s summit. United are unbeaten since losing to Blackburn at the end of November.

Rovers are having a fine campaign, sitting fifth with 38 points to their name. John Eustace’s men have been one of the surprise packages in England’s second tier, winning 11, drawing five, and losing seven of 23 league fixtures.

Leeds have been sensational in front of their own fans this season. They have won nine in a row at Elland Road, with just Burnley winning on their patch in the Championship.

Blackburn have won four of their last five away games, but they did lose at Millwall in the last one. This will be another tough test on the road for Eustace’s troops.

Recent Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Head-to-Head Meetings

Blackburn edged the meeting at Ewood Park in November. It was a tight game, but Todd Cantwell’s first-half penalty was enough to give Rovers all three points.

Blackburn also won 1-0 when the teams last met at Elland Road, with Sam Szmodics scoring the only goal. Before that, Leeds won four in a row against Rovers.

Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips & Predictions

Blackburn are having a great season under Eustace, and the away side could cause Leeds problems in this one. However, United are formidable at home, and we fancy the hosts to edge it. The Leeds win is available at 1.36.

Blackburn suffered a disappointing 1-0 home reverse to struggling Hull City last time out, and they failed to score in their last away game. You can get 2.01 for the home team to win to nil on Wednesday.