Predict and place bets on the match between Preston and Blackburn Rovers on February 17, 2024 in the sport of football.
Our forecast for this game in the Championship:
Notable Player (Greg Cunningham):
Greg Cunningham is a product of Manchester City football academy. Irish footballer, who was born on January 31, 1991 in Galway, though, made no more than two appearances for Manchester City in the Premier League. After ending his loan spells with Leicester City and Nottingham Forest the defender moved to Bristol City in 2012 and he played for the Robins from 2012 to 2015.
Creg Cunningham achieved success by helping Bristol City win the Football League Trophy in the 2014/2015 season. However, he later joined Preston North End after the season ended. The Irish player has solidified his position as a key player for Preston and was named team captain on July 24, 2017.
In terms of his experience playing for his country, Greg Cunningham’s first appearance for the Republic of Ireland was on May 28, 2010, when they defeated Algeria 3-0. His primary role is as a left-back, but he can also fill in as a centre-back when necessary.
The featured team is Blackburn Rovers.
Since being relegated to the Championship in 2012, Blackburn Rovers have been striving to make their way back to the Premier League. The team, known as the Riversiders, currently competes in the second tier of English football and hosts its home games at Ewood Park. Blackburn, established in 1875, holds the distinction of being one of the original members of the Football League in 1888.
Burnley is viewed as Blackburn’s primary opponents and the two squads will face each other in the East Lancashire derby. It is important to mention that Blackburn beat Burnley 7-1 in their initial encounter in the East Lancashire Derby on November 3, 1888. The Riversiders have earned three First Division (Premier League) titles (1911/1912, 1913/1914, 1994/1995).
Blackburn Rovers have won six FA Cup championships. In terms of the team’s achievements in Europe, they were victorious in the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2007. The primary colors of Blackburn’s home uniform are blue and white.