Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Preview
Welcome to our Swansea vs Blackburn prediction for the upcoming Championship match at the Swansea.com Stadium on January 20, 1.926. With both teams eager to climb away from the lower rungs of the table, this fixture has all the ingredients of a tense and tactical battle. We’ll break down the head to head stats, recent form, team news, and—of course—our latest AI predictions, all in clear, easy-to-read language. Let’s get into it!
As the Championship season rolls into its 28th round, Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers find themselves in need of points for very different reasons. The Swans, currently 17th with 32 points, have struggled for consistency, while Blackburn sit in 20th on 28 points, nervously glancing over their shoulders. Recent history favors the hosts: Swansea have won four of their last five meetings with Rovers, including a 2-1 win in their last head to head encounter. The Welsh side also boasts a better goal difference in these duels, having netted 27 times to Blackburn’s 23.
Swansea’s tactical setup under interim boss Alan Sheehan has focused on possession-based football, aiming to control the tempo and dictate play from midfield. With an expected 58% ball possession and 18 shots predicted for this match, fans can anticipate plenty of attacking intent from the home side. However, injuries have hampered their options, with key striker Adam Idah and Liam Cullen both sidelined, putting more pressure on top scorer Zan Vipotnik to deliver.
On the other hand, Blackburn’s away form has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging season. Despite a lengthy injury list, coach Valerien Ismael has managed to squeeze out five away wins, showing that Rovers are no pushovers on their travels. Their approach has been pragmatic—solid at the back and quick on the counter, but a lack of goals (with four blanks in their last five outings) remains a concern. With only 11 shots and 42% possession expected, Blackburn will likely rely on set pieces and swift transitions to threaten.
Swansea’s squad is stretched, but the likes of Marko Stamenić and Ethan Galbraith provide steel in midfield, while Josh Tymon and Ben Cabango shore up the defense. The absence of Adam Idah means Vipotnik’s goal-scoring instincts will be crucial. For Blackburn, the return of Connor O’Riordan from loan adds depth, but the long list of absentees—including Adam Forshaw and Ryan Hedges—limits Ismael’s tactical flexibility. Balazs Toth might get the nod in goal, with Aynsley Pears under pressure.
Now, let’s turn to the Swansea vs Blackburn prediction from our AI models and the latest betting odds. The market rates Swansea as slight favorites, with a home win priced at 1.92, a draw at 3.45, and an away win at 4.6. Our best tip for this match is the 1X double chance (home win or draw), with a high trust rating of 8.5/10 and odds of 1.22—making it a solid, if unspectacular, betting option for cautious punters.
For those seeking a bit more risk, our 1x2 market prediction leans toward a Swansea victory (trust rating 7.8/10, odds 1.92). The stats back this up: the Swans’ home advantage, superior squad value (€69.45m vs €35.50m), and recent head to head dominance all point in their favor. For total goals, the under 2.5 market looks appealing, with a trust rating of 6.5 and odds of 1.62. Both teams have struggled for goals lately, and our AI expects a tight contest.
To sum up our Swansea vs Blackburn prediction: the Swans’ home form and recent head to head edge make them the logical pick, especially with Blackburn’s injury woes and goal-scoring drought. Expect a cagey first half, with the home side gradually asserting control. Our AI’s 1-0 forecast feels about right—so if you’re after value, the home win or under 2.5 goals markets look like smart plays. And remember, in football (and in life), sometimes the safest bet is just to enjoy the game!
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Swansea didn't play better in the last H2H match!
1X -455
Swansea to win or draw with odds of -4551 -109
Swansea is expected to win with odds of -109Under 2.5 -143
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -128
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -270
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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30-Sep-25
1:2
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22-Feb-25
3:0
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| Blackburn |
19-Oct-24
1:0
| Swansea |
| Swansea |
02-Mar-24
2:1
| Blackburn |
| Blackburn |
28-Oct-23
0:1
| Swansea |
| Blackburn |
18-Feb-23
1:0
| Swansea |
| Swansea |
06-Aug-22
0:3
| Blackburn |
| Swansea |
05-Feb-22
1:0
| Blackburn |
| Blackburn |
07-Aug-21
2:1
| Swansea |
| Blackburn |
09-Mar-21
1:1
| Swansea |
Recent Matches of Swansea| 24 Jan | L |
Hull.
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2:1
| Swansea.
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| 20 Jan | W |
Swansea.
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3:1
| Blackburn.
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| 17 Jan | D |
Swansea.
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1:1
| Birmingham.
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| 11 Jan | D |
Swansea.
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2:2
| West Brom.
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| 04 Jan | L |
Millwall.
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2:1
| Swansea.
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| 01 Jan | W |
Swansea.
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1:0
| West Brom.
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| 29 Dec | W |
Oxford Utd.
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0:1
| Swansea.
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| 26 Dec | L |
Coventry.
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1:0
| Swansea.
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| 19 Dec | W |
Swansea.
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2:1
| Wrexham.
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| 13 Dec | L |
Stoke.
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2:1
| Swansea.
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Recent Matches of Blackburn
| 24 Jan | D | Blackburn. |
1:1 |
Watford. |
| 20 Jan | L | Swansea. |
3:1 |
Blackburn. |
| 17 Jan | L |  Ipswich. |
3:0 |
Blackburn. |
| 11 Jan | D |  Hull. |
0:0 |
Blackburn. |
| 04 Jan | D | Blackburn. |
2:2 |
Charlton. |
| 01 Jan | L | Blackburn. |
0:2 |
Wrexham. |
| 29 Dec | D |  Sheffield We. |
0:0 |
Blackburn. |
| 26 Dec | D |  Middlesbroug. |
0:0 |
Blackburn. |
| 20 Dec | W | Blackburn. |
2:0 |
Millwall. |
| 13 Dec | L |  Portsmouth. |
2:1 |
Blackburn. |
England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 29 | 62-33 | 58 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough | 29 | 46-29 | 55 |
| 3 |
Ipswich | 28 | 48-27 | 50 |
| 4 |
Hull City | 28 | 47-40 | 50 |
| 5 |
Millwall | 29 | 36-35 | 49 |
| 6 |
Wrexham | 29 | 43-37 | 44 |
| 7 |
Bristol City | 29 | 40-31 | 43 |
| 8 |
Watford | 28 | 39-33 | 43 |
| 9 |
Preston | 29 | 36-33 | 43 |
| 10 |
Stoke City | 29 | 34-26 | 42 |
| 11 |
Derby | 29 | 39-37 | 42 |
| 12 |
QPR | 29 | 40-42 | 40 |
| 13 |
Birmingham | 29 | 39-38 | 39 |
| 14 |
Leicester | 29 | 40-43 | 38 |
| 15 |
Southampton | 29 | 41-41 | 37 |
| 16 |
Swansea | 29 | 32-37 | 36 |
| 17 |
Sheffield Utd | 28 | 39-41 | 35 |
| 18 |
Norwich | 29 | 37-41 | 33 |
| 19 |
Charlton | 28 | 27-38 | 32 |
| 20 |
West Brom | 29 | 32-44 | 32 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth | 27 | 24-37 | 30 |
| 22 |
Blackburn | 28 | 26-37 | 29 |
| 23 |
Oxford United | 28 | 27-36 | 27 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 28 | 18-56 | -7 |
