Blackburn Rovers vs Wycombe Wanderers Predictions

• Wycombe scored over half of their goals last season from set-pieces
• Meanwhile, no side conceded fewer set-pieces in the Championship than Blackburn
• Half of Blackburn’s home wins last season saw them keep a clean sheet

Wycombe lost their first ever clash in the second division when they went down 1-0 against fellow promoted side Rotherham. The Chairboys seem to face a huge challenge across this season, with their lack of cutting edge potentially handing Blackburn a much-needed break at the back.

Blackburn are far from the Championship’s most reliable defence, after all, they lost their opener 3-2 at Bournemouth. However, Rovers had clear issues in their defence last season. They shipped 40 goals from open play, but they conceded the joint-fewest set-pieces. Wycombe scored over half of their goals last term from set-pieces and penalties, so their goalless start could continue.

Blackburn should take advantage of Wycombe’s lack of firepower, so we expect them to keep a much needed clean sheet. Half of Rovers’ victories at home last season saw them win to nil, so we think they will be able to hold off a side who are likely to finish this term among the league’s lowest scorers. We’re backing a Blackburn win to nil, while a 2-0 win is our correct score prediction.