Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 41 Goals 37 (51)
(48) 31 Assists 18 (34)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.4 Average Age 22.5
183.3 Average Height (cm) 184
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(53%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Blackburn
Sunderland
Player Reason Status Rating
Arnór Sigurdsson Out 6.41
Niall Ennis Out 6.22
Lewis Travis Doubtful 6.55
Player Reason Status Rating
Corry Evans Out 6.17
Jay Matete Out N/A
Aji Alese Out 6.45
Pierre Ekwah Out 6.68
Bradley Dack Doubtful 6.47
Dennis Cirkin Doubtful 6.56

Team News

Blackburn
Sunderland
  • Lewis Travis is a doubt for the visit of Sunderland after suffering an injury on Saturday afternoon, so Joe Rankin-Costello could deputise in central midfield in midweek.
  • One further change is on the cards from the hosts with Brighton loanee Andrew Moran pushing for a recall.
  • Tony Mowbray will be without Pierre Ekwah after he suffered an injury during the win against QPR, so expect Luke O'Nien to step into midfield here.
  • Dennis Cirkin and Bradley Dack both missed Saturday's game with minor injuries and remain doubtful here.
  • New signing Nazarii Rusyn could feature on the bench on Wednesday night.

Prediction

  • Blackburn survived a second half comeback attempt to close out an impressive 2-1 home win against Championship basement boys Middlesbrough on Saturday. Jon Dahl Tomasson's side have won two of their opening three league games at Ewood Park this season, but face a tough test in midweek.
  • Sunderland benefitted from a slice of good fortune on Saturday afternoon when Jack Colback was sent off during the first half of their game against QPR. The Black Cats went on to turn a 1-0 deficit into a commanding away win, meaning they head into this fixture having snatched 10 points from their last four league outings.
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