{"id":1442944,"date":"2026-04-13T11:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1442944"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:07:26","slug":"match-preview-southampton-vs-blackburn-14-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-southampton-vs-blackburn-14-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the promotion race intensifying, Southampton<\/a> take on Blackburn Rovers<\/a> at St Mary’s in a clash that pits one of the Championship<\/a>‘s most creative attacks against a side fighting to climb away from danger. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Tuesday, promising a high-stakes contest with play-off implications for the hosts and survival on the visitors’ minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Southampton’s attacking dominance and Blackburn’s recent defensive volatility, here are our top betting recommendations for this encounter. We’re particularly confident in Southampton to win, given their superior stats across goals, creativity, and home advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Southampton to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Southampton due to their remarkable attacking output: nearly double Blackburn’s goals this season (70 vs 38), a higher xG, and superior pass accuracy. Home advantage and a play-off push further tip the scales.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: Southampton average 1.7 goals per game and both sides have seen at least three goals in two of their last three meetings. High shot volume (589 Soton, 494 Blackburn) increases the chances of goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Southampton are pushing for a play-off spot in 5th, while Blackburn Rovers are looking over their shoulders near the relegation zone in 19th. Southampton’s goal difference of +20 underlines their attacking prowess, compared to Blackburn’s -12. Recent results reflect consistent home form for Southampton versus Blackburn\u2019s struggle for wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Southampton<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n+20<\/td>\n69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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