Blackburn vs Wrexham Match Analysis & Prediction, 7:30 PM on January 1: Joy Awaits the Deadpool-Owned Club

DATE2026-01-01
TIME19:30
VENUEEwood Park
WEATHER5°C Overcast
Blackburn Rovers
Wrexham
FULL TIME
02.09
+0.51.79
o 2.52.06
u 2.51.80
H2.09
A3.35
D3.30
HALF TIME →
HALF TIME
02.13
+0.251.74
o 1.01.99
u 1.01.85
H2.56
A4.25
D2.11
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In-depth Analysis

In the 2025/26 Championship standings, Blackburn sit 19th with 27 points. If they fail to improve their form soon, the hosts risk being dragged into a relegation battle as teams behind them close the gap. Meanwhile, Wrexham are flying high in 11th place with 34 points. Their chances of breaking into the top six and securing a play-off spot for promotion look very promising, as they trail sixth-placed Watford by just four points. Even playing away at Blackburn, Wrexham have little reason to fear. Blackburn have won just one of their last five matches, while Wrexham have regained momentum with back-to-back victories over Sheffield United and Preston after a five-game winless run. Based on current form, Wrexham are well capable of taking a positive result at Ewood Park and continuing to pressure the teams above them.

H2H Statistics & Form

Squad Information

Blackburn will be without Ryan Alebiosu, who has been called up to the Nigeria national team for AFCON 2025. Meanwhile, Wrexham are dealing with several injury absences, with Danny Ward, Issa Kabore, Lewis Brunt, Andy Cannon, Liberato Cacace, Elliot Lee and Jay Rodriguez all unavailable.

Predicted Lineups

Blackburn Rovers

1(3-4-1-2): Pears; Miller, McLoughlin, Pratt; Hedges, Morishita, Tronstad, Pickering; Cantwell; Ohashi, Gudjohnsen

Wrexham

1(3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Longman, Dobson, Sheaf, O’Brien, McClean; Windass, Moore

Score Prediction

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