Blackburn host Hull on Saturday night, looking to boost their play-off hopes. Liam Kelly previews the game and provides his best bets.
Football betting tips: Championship
1.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello 2+ total shots at 11/8 (Sky Bet)
1pt Joe Rankin-Costello 3+ total shots at 4/1 (Sky Bet)
0.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello 4+ total shots at 12/1 (Sky Bet)
0.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello to score anytime at 18/1 (Ladbrokes, Coral)
Jon Dahl Tomasson was bittersweet about Blackburn's 2-2 draw with Huddersfield on Monday. Bitter that his team failed to gain three points, but sweet on his team's performance.
It was a taking display from Rovers, creating plenty of chances (xG: HUD 1.43 - 2.41 BLA) and looking very comfortable moving through the lines.
They now face a defensively vulnerable Hull side as they chase a play-off spot, giving them a good opportunity to attack again.
Kick-off time: 19:45 BST, Saturday
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event
Blackburn 5/6 | Draw 5/2 | Hull 10/3
From a betting perspective, however, it is the positions JOE RANKIN-COSTELLO put himself in that makes appeal.
Given plenty of freedom to move forward, often infield, the right-back recorded eight shots (seven on target) equating to 0.98 expected goals (xG) and scored Blackburn's first goal.
With that tactical choice fresh in the memory, Sky Bet's 11/8 price about Rankin-Costello to register 2+ TOTAL SHOTS is of solid interest.
As is the 4/1 available for 3+ TOTAL SHOTS with the same firm.
And the 12/1 for 4+ TOTAL SHOTS.
Furthermore, I'm willing to add RANKIN-COSTELLO TO SCORE ANYTIME to the staking plan, on offer at 18/1 in places.
This role has offered him the chance to get much closer to goal and, as he showed last time out, he can take advantage of such situations.
Blackburn v Hull best bets and score prediction
- 1.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello 2+ total shots at 11/8 (Sky Bet)
- 1pt Joe Rankin-Costello 3+ total shots at 4/1 (Sky Bet)
- 0.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello 4+ total shots at 12/1 (Sky Bet)
- 0.5pts Joe Rankin-Costello to score anytime at 18/1 (Ladbrokes, Coral)
Score prediction: Blackburn 2-1 Hull (Sky Bet odds: 15/2)
Odds correct at 1930 BST (13/04/23)
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