Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 17 Goals 45 (59)
(35) 18 Assists 30 (48)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
28.1 Average Age 24.6
183.4 Average Height (cm) 178.9
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(49%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Blackburn
Player Reason Status Rating
Emre Tezgel Out N/A
Lewis Baker Out 6.61
Tyrese Campbell Out 6.48
Ben Wilmot Out 6.71
Player Reason Status Rating
Harry Pickering Out 6.71
Hayden Carter Out 6.6
Ryan Hedges Out 6.78
Sam Gallagher Out 6.74
Aynsley Pears Out 6.62
Dominic Hyam Out 6.57
Joe Rankin-Costello Out 6.66

Team News

Stoke
Blackburn
  • Alex Neil could make one change to the side that faced Coventry two weeks ago with striker Ryan Mmaee replacing Andre Vidigal.
  • None of Stoke's four injured players are expected back in time to feature against Blackburn.
  • Jon Dahl Tomasson could opt for an unchanged starting XI this weekend, despite watching over a defeat against Preston last time out.
  • Rovers will be without seven injured first-team players for the trip to the bet365 Stadium.

Prediction

  • Stoke attempted just six shots during the 90 minutes against Coventry two weeks ago as they ground out a goalless draw at the CBS Arena. The Potters are now unbeaten in five ahead of the visit of Blackburn, but Alex Neil will be keen to kick on after overseeing back-to-back stalemates.
  • The international break came at the perfect time for Blackburn and Jon Dahl Tomasson with the visitors' momentum started to fade off the back of a 2-1 home defeat in the Lancashire derby to Preston. Rovers have tasted defeat in two of their last three league games but remain in the top half of the Championship.
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