The managerless teams Swansea and Blackburn are set to face each other in Wales this Saturday. Swansea, in particular, are facing concerns with seven defeats in their last nine matches leading to the sacking of manager Luke Williams.
On the other hand, Blackburn, under caretaker David Lowe following John Eustace’s departure to Derby, are in better form having won their last two matches.
Team news
Swansea will be without defender Kristian Pedersen and midfielder Joe Allen. However, caretaker manager Alan Sheehan has no new injury or suspension worries besides that.
Blackburn will be missing Owen Beck, Harry Pickering, Scott Wharton, Yuki Ohashi, Sondre Tronstad, and Danny Batth.
The stats
Swansea has lost seven of their last nine Championship matches.
They have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last nine league games at home.
Blackburn has failed to score in only two of their last 10 away league games.
Seven of Blackburn’s last nine away league games have seen fewer than three goals scored.
Blackburn has won three of their last four Championship matches, including a 1-0 victory over Swansea in the previous encounter.
Prediction
Swansea’s 2025 season has been forgettable so far, slipping from ninth to 17th in the Championship standings. Their poor form with seven defeats in nine games led to the departure of manager Luke Williams.
The aftermath of the managerial change might hinder Swansea as they have lost their last three home matches against Sheffield United, Coventry, and Sheffield Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Blackburn, going through their own adjustments after John Eustace’s departure, have shown promising form with two consecutive 2-0 wins over West Brom and Plymouth.
With Swansea facing troubles and uncertainties, Blackburn seems to have a stronger position. It won’t be surprising if Blackburn secures a third consecutive win on Saturday under caretaker manager David Lowe.