Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.7)
26.3
Average Age
22.6
180
Average Height (cm)
183.1
(0.8)
0.8
Shots pg
1.1
(0.9)
(51%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
51%
(49%)
(0.6)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.9
(0.8)
(1.2)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Blackburn
Sunderland
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wharton | Out | N/A | |
| Zak Gilsenan | Out | N/A | |
| Hayden Carter | Out | 6.79 | |
| Arnór Sigurdsson | Out | 6.37 | |
| Lewis Travis | Out | 6.91 | |
| Harry Pickering | Out | 6.64 | |
| Balázs Tóth | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Out | N/A | |
| Romaine Mundle | Out | 7.13 | |
| Alan Browne | Out | 6.48 | |
| Tom Watson | Out | 6.78 |
Team News
Blackburn
Sunderland
- Blackburn have been dealt a brutal injury blow ahead of this Boxing Day clash with Lewis Travis and Harry Pickering both facing extended spells on the sidelines.
- Owen Beck should deputise at left-back, while Lewis Baker is the leading candidate to replace Travis in central midfield.
- Expect just one change from Regis Le Bris on Thursday with Trai Hume replacing Luke O'Nien on the right of the back four.
- Sunderland are missing seven first-team players heading into gameweek 23 as their injury crisis continues.
Match FactsSponsored
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There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Blackburn's last 6 games (Championship).
Under 2.5 goals
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Sunderland are undefeated in 14 of their last 15 matches (Championship).
Sunderland win or draw
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Blackburn have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
