Laura Rozo
The FA Cup just keeps getting better and better, and the Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers clash is one of the most anticipated matches scheduled for the round of 16. Leicester is undergoing a difficult moment at Premier League level, while Blackburn Rovers is part of the top 5 of the Championship. This exciting tournament that brings together clubs from different levels of English soccer is a must-see for next Tuesday.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two English clubs, Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers.
We encourage you to check out our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers Cup Round of 16 Game on February 28, 2023
- Where: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- When: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 02:15 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Leicester (-250) / Tie (+400) / Blackburn (+650)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Leicester (AH -1.5, +102) / Blackburn (AH +1.5, -124)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-155) / Under (+110)
- BetMGM Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
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Betting on Leicester City
Leicester currently occupies the 14th place in the Premier League standings and so far this season, Brendan Rodgers’ side have won seven games, drawn three and lost 14. In the last five rounds, The Foxes have managed two wins and will surely come into the Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers match looking to shine at least in this competition, bearing in mind that winning the league is not an option.
In their last FA Cup match against Walsall, the Blues won thanks to a goal scored by Kelechi Iheanacho in the 68th minute. It is worth mentioning that the foxes were not very dominant and on the contrary, precision was absent during most of the match considering that they had 28 shots and only one goal.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Danny Ward; Timothy Castagne, Harry Souttar, Wout Faes, Victor Kristiansen; Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Wilfred Ndidi, Dennis Praet; Tetê, Kelechi Iheanacho, Harvey Barnes.
Betting on Blackburn Rovers
In their most recent encounter against Birmingham City, Blackburn recorded a 1-0 victory, playing as visitors. In a game with many chances from both sides and equally powerful possession for Blackburn, a fortunate own goal by Auston Trusty in the 100th minute was the key to qualifying for this stage.
The team managed by Jon Dahl Tomasson is in fourth place in the Championship with 55 points from 17 wins and 4 draws. For this new Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers clash, the visitors are expected to win with the participation of one of their key players, Sorba Thomas, who is one of the top assistants in the league.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Aynsley Pears; Joe Rankin-Costello, Hayden Carter, Dominic Hyam, Callum Brittain; Lewis Travis, John Buckley, Sorba Thomas, Sammie Szmodics, Tyrhys Dolan; Sam Gallagher.
JefeBet Prediction
Taking everything into account, we believe that it will be the home team who will take the victory in this Leicester vs Blackburn Rovers. Although Blackburn has been having a great season in the Championship, Leicester has more experience and the manpower to beat their opponents. In addition, the local team has shown good signs in its games against Manchester United and Arsenal.
Prediction: Leicester wins by a score of 1-0.
