The upcoming football match features the home team, Blackburn Rovers, facing off against the away team, Newcastle United, in an FA Cup fixture. The match is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 27 February 2024, at 19:45 UTC.
Regarding their last encounter, the two teams met on 15 September 2020, in an EFL Cup match where Newcastle United emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1-0. So far, they have met each other only once, with Newcastle United holding one win in their head-to-head statistics, and Blackburn Rovers yet to secure a victory. Furthermore, it's notable that the only win for Newcastle United came at home, and Blackburn Rovers have not yet had a chance to triumph either at home or as guests.
As for the match's transmissions, viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live through multiple channels, including BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Sport Web. Betting enthusiasts from the UK can also stream the match on bet365, a bookmaker platform. Meanwhile, fans in the United States can tune in to ESPN+ for live coverage.
Looking at the predictions, the chances for the match outcomes have been estimated with Blackburn Rovers having a 34.46% chance of winning, a draw at 22.75%, and Newcastle United leading with a 42.78% chance to take the win. Betting odds from bet365 reflect these expectations with Blackburn Rovers set at 5.25, a draw at 5, and Newcastle United as the favorite at 1.53.