Blackburn are set to try and improve their fading chances of making it to the play-offs when they face Middlesbrough at Ewood Park, with the visitors just outside the top six on goal difference.
The Rovers have experienced four consecutive losses under Valerian Ismael, who has only managed to secure one point in the five matches he has overseen since taking over from John Eustace.
Since Eustace departed for Derby, Blackburn have dropped from fifth to 11th place, benefiting clubs like Boro from their decline.
Michael Carrick's side suffered five straight defeats between January and February, but have managed to bounce back by earning 13 points out of the last 18 available.
Team news
In their last match against Portsmouth, Blackburn lost Owen Beck and Hayden Carter to hamstring and calf injuries respectively.
Both players will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Boro, adding to an injury list that includes Augustus Kargbo, Emmanuel Dennis, Harry Leonard, Scott Wharton, Andreas Weimann, and Callum Brittain.
Ryan Hedges and Joe Rankin-Costello are expected to fill in, while Danny Batth is likely to partner with Dominic Hyam in central defense after completing a full 90 minutes in his return game without any issues.
Meanwhile, Boro could stick with the same lineup for the fourth game in a row, with defenders Rav van den Berg and Riley McGree pushing for a return from their injuries.
Van den Berg's comeback means Boro now have a fit central defender available after playing midfielder Neto Borges in defense alongside Jonny Howson in recent weeks.
Unfortunately, Dael Fry remains sidelined along with long-term absentees Darragh Lenihan and Alex Bangura.
The stats
This season, Blackburn has defeated Boro twice, winning 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium in the FA Cup and claiming a 1-0 victory on Teesside.
Middlesbrough have failed to score against Blackburn for over 300 minutes, with Rovers securing a goalless draw in their previous meeting last season.
Finn Azaz has been a standout performer for Boro this season, contributing with 10 goals and 12 assists in the Championship.
Tommy Conway has scored three goals in his four previous Championship matches against Blackburn, including two for Bristol City in the previous season.
Prediction
Blackburn supporters are unhappy with the club's management and are likely to express their dissatisfaction during the game, which might not motivate the team.
Ismael's tactics, lineup choices, and substitutions have not been well received by the Rovers fans.
The team's morale has taken a hit from the poor results, and the increasing number of hamstring injuries to key players is a worrying trend.
This match presents a good opportunity for Boro to climb back into the top six, and Carrick's side seems capable of seizing it.
The team's unity, which seemed lost earlier, has returned with players like Neto Borges and Hayden Hackney taking on leadership roles.
With Azaz creating opportunities and Conway converting them, Boro hold an advantage over a Blackburn side that seems to be struggling in attack.