Blackburn vs. Manchester United Predictions & Match Preview 19/02/2017

The Match Is Over. Score: 1-2

Blackburn vs. Manchester United Match Preview:

In the next FA Cup stage here comes a battle including Blackburn and Manchester United as the qualifiers from the Round 16 by eliminating Blackpool and Wigan respectively. The match is set to take place on February 19 night, at "Ewood Park" in Blackburn, - and which will be become the decider for advancing further unless it occurs a draw. Predictions, Match Preview for 1/8 FA Cup encounter Blackburn vs. Manchester United to make bets and get some profit, right below.

Match status: ENGLAND: FA Cup - 1/8-finals
Kick-off: Sunday 19 Feb 2017, 05:15pm GMT
Venue: "Ewood Park" in Blackburn, England

Blackburn: Team News

Hope Akpan is suspended after being sent off towards the end of their 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last time out. Sam Gallagher was forced off before half time in that match and he is unlikely to feature here as a result.
Lucas Joao was not able to face off against his parent club last weekend but is back in contention this weekend.

Manchester United: Team News

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is expected to make changes to the side that beat Saint-Etienne 3-0 in midweek when they make the trip to Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Ander Herrera and Eric Bailly are both suspended for the reverse leg on Thursday and could retain their place in the team here as a result unless Mourinho looks to give the duo a week off ahead of the EFL Cup the following weekend.
Sergio Romero is expected to retain his spot between the sticks, while Luke Shaw could be given another opportunity to impress here. Axel Tuanzebe made his first-team debut in the last round and could get more minutes here depending on the scoreline.
Michael Carrick, Phil Jones and Wayne Rooney missed the win over Saint-Etienne with slight injuries, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan was ill. All four could be involved here if they recover in time.

Possible starting lineups of the teams:

Blackburn: Jason Steele - Derrick Williams, Charlie Mulgrew, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Nyambe - Craig Conway, Danny Guthrie, Jason Lowe, Liam Feeney - Marvin Emnes, Danny Graham (4-4-2 formation)

Manchester United: Sergio Romero - Antonio Valencia, Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw - Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera - Jesse Lingard, Wayne Rooney, Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Marcus Rashford (4-2-3-1 formation)

Missing players of Blackburn and Manchester United:

Blackburn: Elliott Ward, Adam Henley, Corry Evans (Groin Injury), Tommie Hoban (Shoulder Injury), Hope Akpan (Red Card). Doubtful: Sam Gallagher (Knee Injury), Gordon Greer (Groin Injury).

Manchester United: Michael Carrick & Wayne Rooney may miss, Phil Jones (Muscle Injury), Joel Pereira (Knee Injury).

Blackburn - Manchester United Head-to-Head Stah2:

02.04.12 PL Blackburn - Manchester United 0:2
31.12.11 PL Manchester United - Blackburn 2:3
14.05.11 PL Blackburn - Manchester United 1:1
27.11.10 PL Manchester United - Blackburn 7:1
11.04.10 PL Blackburn - Manchester United 0:0

Interesting fach2 and streaks:

Blackburn have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 6 home matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
Man Utd are undefeated in their last 9 matches (FA Cup).
Man Utd are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches against Blackburn in all competitions.

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