Blackburn v Newcastle Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 15^th January 2019 (Kick-off 7:45 PM)

On Tuesday night, Blackburn host Newcastle at Ewood Park, as the two teams clash in a FA Cup third-round replay.

The first leg between these two teams ended 1-1 at St James Park. Both teams will be looking to book their place in the next round, although the competition is not a priority for either side this season.

Blackburn are mid-table in the Championship table but are still outside contenders for promotion this season. Rovers are now three games unbeaten in all competitions, having recorded two wins and a draw.

The team from the north west have an inconsistent recent record in the FA Cup. However, Rovers have been defeated just once in their last five games.

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The home side are actually three games unbeaten against the Magpies, having recorded two wins and a draw.

Newcastle heads into this clash in terrible form, having failed to win in their last six games in all competitions.

The Magpies have a poor recent record in this competition, winning just two of their last 11 outings in the FA Cup. The visitors have also failed to win in 15 away games in the competition, losing eight of their last nine matches in the process.

Prediction

Home win and/or under 2.5 goals