Blackburn vs Newcastle United Prediction: Will the Magpies manage to reach the quarter-final stage?

Prediction for the FA Cup match which will take place on February 27. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Blackburn

In the previous round of the FA Cup, the Blackburn Rovers met with Wrexham at the home arena. In the fourth round, the team was stronger than the opponent with a score of 3:1. After the cup performance, Blackburn Rovers managed to hold six matches in the Championships - one win, three draws, and two defeats. With 39 points, the team is located in the 16th place in the Championship standings.

Newcastle United

In the fourth round of the FA Cup, Newcastle United held an away meeting with Fulham. In this duel, the team under the leadership of Eddie Howe sent two goals into the opponent's goal. The cup game with Fulham began a winless series for the team, which amounted to five matches. Last week, the club failed to extend the series - an away defeat from London Arsenal with a score of 1:4. With 37 points, Newcastle occupies the ninth line in the EPL table.

Expert Betting Tips

Newcastle United flew out of the English League Cup at an early stage, finished in the Champions League in last place in the group, and will not play on the European stage again in the current campaign. Eddie Howe's side are a mid-table side in the English Premiership, with Newcastle hardly a top-four contender this season. The FA Cup is the only chance for the club to improve after a poor first half of the campaign. In the upcoming encounter, expect a quick goal and a win for the favorite.