Southampton Can Strengthen Their Play-Off Push With A Win Over Blackburn
St Mary’s | EFL Championship | Tuesday April 14 | 8pm
With plenty to play for at St Mary’s, BetVictor News delivers the Southampton vs Blackburn prediction, preview, H2H record, team news, latest odds and best betting angles to consider ahead of Tuesday’s showdown on the south coast.
Southampton Vs Blackburn Preview
Having seen off the threat of Derby on Saturday with a 2-1 win, Southampton are now 17 games without defeat across all competitions. And owing to their visitors relegation struggles, the Saints the firm favourites when it comes to Southampton vs Blackburn betting.
As it stands, Tonda Eckart’s side are currently 7/4 in the Championship promotion betting market and on current form, look hard to ignore for a return to the Premier League. Especially if the south coast side secure another win tonight. A victory will move Eckart’s men eight points above Wrexham who occupy seventh.
As for Rovers, they are still very much looking over their shoulders. Michael O’Neill and his charges still have a four-point cushion over Oxford in 22nd. However, a defeat at St Mary’s will lure them back into trouble.
Interestingly, the Lancashire side have shipped just four goals across their last seven league games – the least in the division in that same stretch of games. And although the Southampton vs Blackburn odds strongly favour the hosts, that in itself should provide betors with plenty of food for thought.
Southampton Vs Blackburn H2H Record
When it comes to the overall Southampton vs Blackburn H2H record, the Saints currently lead with 20 wins compared to Rovers’ 18. Interestingly, the last nine fixtures in all competitions have produced three wins for each side and three draws.
In the reverse fixture in October, it was the Lancashire side who prevailed 2-1 at Ewood Park. Leo Scienza gave Soton the lead before second-half strikes from Ryan Alebiosu and Andri Gudjohnsen gifted Blackburn all three points.
Southampton vs Blackburn H2H record in the last nine meetings:
Southampton wins – 3
Draws – 3
Blackburn wins – 3
Southampton Vs Blackburn Team News
With a promotion push and FA Cup semi-final to consider, Southampton boss Tonda Eckart may be tempted into rotating his starting XI. Shea Charles and Kuryu Matsuki are likely to feature from the off with Cyle Larin likely to start in in attack.
As for Blackburn, Mathias Jorgensen is in line to get the nod over Yuki Ohashi. The latter hasn’t scored since February 24. Scott Wharton – brother of England and Crystal Palace star Adam – remains an injury doubt.
Southampton’s last six in all comps:
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Blackburn’s last six in all comps:
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Southampton Vs Blackburn Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup:
Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning; Jander, Charles; Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza; Larin
Blackburn predicted lineup:
Toth; Atcheson, McLoughlin, Cashin; Alebiosu, Forshaw, Gardner-Hickman, Ribeiro; Morishita, Cantwell; Jorgensen
Southampton Vs Blackburn Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Southampton have netted in each of their last nine home fixtures against Blackburn
- Blackburn have won two of their last three away games – including a 2-1 win at Millwall on March 14
- Southampton’s last defeat – home or away – came against Hull on January 17
Top Betting Angles for Southampton vs Blackburn
Under 2.5 goals: Blackburn have been solid defensively in recent matches whereas Southampton are relatively low scoring (with the exception of the Wrexham win)
Correct score: A 1-1 draw is online at 13/2 which offers plenty of value. Saints could be nervy and Blackburn need all the points they can get
Corners: Under 9.5 is available at 21/20. Came in during Southampton vs Derby and Blackburn vs Stoke
Southampton Vs Blackburn Prediction
On paper, it looks a foregone conclusion that Southampton will cruise to a seventh straight win in all competitions. However, Blackburn will be more than confident of frustrating their hosts and we are going to be bold and back a low score draw.
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 Blackburn
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 1:30pm April 14, 2026.
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