Blackburn Rovers is slightly priced as underdogs to win against Nottingham Forest. Blackburn Rovers is in much better form this season and can get a good result in this fixture. Backing the hosts to win or draw (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.
The 4th round of the EFL Cup sees Nottingham Forest visit Blackburn Rovers at the Ewood Park on Wednesday.
Blackburn Rovers arrives this game on the back of a 2-0 win over Norwich. They have been in great form this year and are currently third in the English Championship with a very good chance of promotion back to the English Premier League. Considering the performances of both teams this season, the hosts can get a win or draw in this fixture.
Jon Dahl Tomasson's team has avoided defeat three times in the last five games, winning twice and drawing one game against West Ham. Blackburn Rovers knocked out the Hammers during penalties in the previous round of the EFL Cup. Blackburn Rovers has also been in good scoring form with seven goals in their last three games.
Blackburn Rovers has a reputation for a good defense. They have kept two clean sheets in their last three games, against Norwich and Hearts. They can shut out Nottingham Forest who have often struggled with goals up front.
Nottingham Forest has lost two of their last three games with just one win in that period. They suffered two consecutive defeats against Stoke City and Olympiacos before picking up a narrow 2-1 win over Valencia. Nottingham Forest has struggled to keep clean sheets this season and have conceded in their last three games.
The visitors are currently in the relegation zone in the English Premier League with just 13 points from their first 15 matches this season. Nottingham Forest has only three wins in the league and has been very inconsistent this season.
Both teams are level on wins in the total meetings between these sides. Blackburn Rovers is in much better form and has the home advantage in this fixture. Backing the hosts to avoid defeat (+0.5) is the best available option in this fixture.
