Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
- Competition: FA Cup
- Date: Sunday, February 9
- Time: 12:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Ewood Park
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves will take place at Ewood Park in the FA Cup on February 9. This will be the fourth round of the FA Cup which will take place on Sunday afternoon.
This will be the first time that these two sides have met since the 2016/17 season. A lot has changed since then, as Blackburn are now playing in the EFL Championship and Wolves are now playing in the Premier League. The Blue and Whites are in the ace of promotion to the top division and are currently at the fifth spot in the points table. The Riversiders are not in good form as they have lost some fixtures in the last few games. Facing a top-division side will not be an easy task for them at all.
In the last five games, they won only one game which was against Preston North End and they lost the rest of the games. Rovers do like to keep the ball and play beautifully but surely they will have to adapt different tactics or plan to face the Wolves. Despite being the home team their chances of progressing are very low.
Wolves earned a crucial 2-0 win over Aston Villa as that victory ended a three-losing streak that had seen Pereira’s side suffer defeats to Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United after beating Bristol City 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup. Surely there will be rotations in the starting lineups and their bench also has quality players who can make a difference on the pitch. Wolves‘ biggest concern will be their inconsistent performance this season and surely they will not take Rovers very lightly as they are capable of hurting them. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.
On that note let’s take a look at the team news of Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves:
Blackburn Rovers Team News
The home side will miss several players due to injuries. Hayden Carter, Harry Pickering, Arnor Sigurdsson, Sondre Tronstad and Yuki Ohashi are all sidelined for the upcoming FA Cup tie.
Wolves Team News
For the away side, both Yerson Mosquera and Jorgen Strand Larsen are set to miss the upcoming fixture against Rovers.
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves Predicted Lineups
Blackburn Rovers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Aynsley Pears
Defenders: Callum Brittain, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Owen Beck
Midfielders: Lewis Travis (C), John Buckley
Forwards: Tyrhus Dolan, Andreas Weimann, Ryan Hedges, Makhtar Gueye
Wolves Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Jose Sa
Defenders: Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, Toti Gomes
Midfielders: Nelson Semendo (C), Andre, Jean Bellegarde, Rayan Nouri
Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Goncalo Guedes
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record
Both teams have faced each other 106 times out of which Wolves won 41 games, 25 ended in a stalemate and 40 games were won by Blackburn Rovers. In the last five games, three games ended in a stalemate and two games were won by Wolves
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 22/04/17 | Wolves 0-0 Blackburn Rovers | EFL Championship |
| 29/10/16 | Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Wolves | EFL Championship |
| 09/04/16 | Wolves 0-0 Blackburn Rovers | EFL Championship |
| 08/08/15 | Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Wolves | EFL Championship |
| 11/01/15 | Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Wolves | EFL Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves
Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers)
Dolan is a versatile player who can play at any position in the forward line and with his pace and trickery he beats opponents to create chances for his teammates. The former England youth international is one of the best youngsters in the EFL Championship. Dolan is a bit short in stature but still, his physicality and strength is really good. He is someone who consistently performs well for the team and is a hardworking player on the pitch.
He played 29 games till now and has scored three goals and provided four assists, this season he has played 1953 minutes which shows how important he is for the team. In the last five games, he generated 1.4 xG and out of eight shots which he took two were on target. In those games, he also made five interceptions and two blocks.
Matheus Cunha (Wolves)
Cunha is a versatile, right-footed forward who is in big demand for other Premier League clubs. His first touch is so good that it helps him to keep the ball close to him and allows him to dribble past opponents. Physically he is strong and does not go down easily in challenges. Cunha wins most of the duels whether it is ground or aerial duels. He has an eye for goal which helps him in scoring from anywhere. He is a well rounded forward who leads the forward line very well.
In 23 games, he has scored 11 goals and provided four assists, he played 1875 minutes this season. In the last five fixtures, he has generated 1.1 xG and created 11 shot-creating actions. Out of 20 shots which he took in the last five games eight were on target.
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves Prediction
Wolves are the better side and despite being the away team they are the favourites to win this fixture. The home side does have some good players who can create trouble for the home side but overall Wolves are a much better side. Most probably the away team will win this fixture and will progress to the next round.
Predicted Score: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Wolves
Also Read: Coventry City vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | FA Cup, February 8, 2025
Where to Watch Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| United States | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | ITVX |
| Australia | Optus Sports |
| Canada | Sportsnet+ |
| India | SonyLIV |
When is Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves?
Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves match will be played at Ewood Park on 9th February
Where to Watch Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves for free?
The game between Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
What is the Predicted Score in Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves?
Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Wolves
What is the head-to-head record of Blackburn Rovers vs Wolves?
In the last five games, two games were won by Wolves and three fixtures ended in a stalemate.