Halloween night in the Championship sees Swansea City host Blackburn Rovers, with the Swans looking to solidify their position following a strong run of form. With three wins, one draw, and just one loss in their last five outings, Swansea are certainly the more confident side heading into this fixture. Their attacking prowess, boasting 57 goals this season, will test a Blackburn defence that has conceded 56.
Blackburn, by contrast, have endured a challenging period, registering only one win in their last five matches alongside two draws and two defeats. Their struggles in front of goal, with just 42 scored all season, could prove problematic against a Swansea side that has historically dominated this fixture, winning four of the last five head-to-head encounters. The home side's win probability stands at 45%, mirroring the draw probability, highlighting the potential for a tight contest despite the disparity in recent form. Watch for Swansea's attacking midfielders to exploit any gaps as they aim to continue their upward trajectory.
22. L. Vigouroux, 26. F. Lissah, 5. B. Cabango, 23. S. Welsh, 14. J. Tymon, 6. M. Stamenic, 30. J. Opoku, 8. E. Just, 46. S. Eustaquio, 7. M. Widell, 33. A. Idah
22. B. Toth, 2. R. Alebiosu, 17. H. Carter, 15. S. McLoughlin, 3. H. Pickering, 8. S. Morsy, 24. M. Baradji, 11. J. Fevrier, 10. T. Cantwell, 21. O. Afolayan, 9. A. Gudjohnsen
Match events
11' Goal Normal Goal — Stephen Eustáquio (Swansea) (assists: Joseph Amankwaah Opoku)