FA Cup Preview: Blackburn vs Newcastle Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Feb 27)
- Newcastle looking to bounce back from underwhelming performance against Arsenal
- Blackburn are unbeaten in their last three matches
The fifth round of the FA Cup will take place this week, and there will be an interesting showdown between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle at Ewood Park. The visitors will come into the tie as the favorites.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2:45 p.m ET
- Where: Ewood Park, Blackburn, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | +440 |
| Draw | +390 |
| Newcastle | -195 |
Match Preview
The race for a spot in the next round of the FA Cup continues in England this week, as there will be a fascinating showdown between Blackburn and Newcastle. Rovers have a poor overall record in this fixture in the domestic cup competition after losing seven of their last nine ties, which includes losses in each of the last five on the bounce.
Newcastle have also recorded victories in their last two matches against Rovers in all competitions, with their last success coming in the EFL Cup in September 2020. However, the Magpies haven’t recorded three successive wins against their rivals since between 1966 and 1979.
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Rovers enjoyed an excellent run to the quarterfinals last season, and they will be looking to reach that stage of the competition in successive campaigns for the first time since 1929. Blackburn saw off then-Premier League side Leicester in this exact stage last season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle also have a consistent record at this stage of the FA Cup, having reached the next round in all of their last eight times in the fifth round. Their most recent victory was secured against West Brom in 2019-20. Blackburn star Sammie Szmodics could be a player to watch, as he has netted in his last four appearances in the FA Cup.
Blackburn vs Newcastle Prediction
This season has been an almighty struggle for Newcastle, and it could potentially get worse against a competitive Blackburn side this week. Therefore, a chance is taken on Rovers to upset the odds in the FA Cup on Tuesday.
Free Pick:
- Blackburn
