Blackburn vs Bolton

24/2- Blackburn have slipped out of the contention for the sixth spot for European championships in the last 4 weeks as they have lost one match while other three have been draws and currently on the 8^th spot they are 6 points behind the teams fighting it out. Bolton on the other hand are going through a lean phase as well and would have to beware of the relegation zone as they are just three points above the relegation teams. The last time both the teams had clashed Blackburn were able to win 1-2 in an away tie and they should aptly carry that confidence as they take on the same opponents at home. The overall record between the two teams is quite balanced however as Blackburn has won on 6 occasions while Bolton have managed 5 victories in the 19 matches played between the two sides. 

Blackburn would surely have the home advantage and they would want to make it count and get all the three points of this match. They would be disappointed after the loss last week but against the league leaders, Arsenal, there was little that the team could have done playing away from home but now is the time to perform for them and claw their way back in the last 12 matches. Santa Cruz has been their most prolific scorer and expectations would be high when takes on the field and the contribution from McCarthy and company would also be quite significant in the front end of the field.

Bolton on the other hand would be prepared for a tough match as they continue to struggle and find a place in the premiership for the next season. Their last match was a disappointing loss to Portsmouth in a home tie and to cover up for that they would have to put up an exemplary performance this match.

Prediction: 0-0,  draw