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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
Goals
Assists
(6.3)
6.4
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
26.5
Average Age
26
182.4
Average Height (cm)
182.5
(1)
0.9
Shots pg
0.7
(1)
(45%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
47%
(47%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1.4)
1.5
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincenzo Grella | Out | 6.38 | |
| Ryan Nelsen | Out | 6.05 | |
| Yakubu | Out | 6.73 | |
| Christopher Samba | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvain Marveaux | Out | 6.28 | |
| Sammy Ameobi | Out | 5.91 | |
| Fabricio Coloccini | Doubtful | 6.69 | |
| Demba Ba | Doubtful | 6.78 | |
| Papiss Demba Cissé | Doubtful | 7.31 | |
| Cheik Tioté | Out | 6.63 |
Team News
- Steve Kean could field the same side that picked up a point at Everton last time and perhaps should have won all 3 due to the circumstances surrounding the hosts' goal.
- The defence was much improved with Dann back fit but it remains to be seen as to whether his usual centre-back partner Chris Samba has a role to play at the club after handing in a transfer request earlier in the month.
- David Goodwillie should keep his place up front with Yakubu suspended while new signing Bradley Orr could go straight into the side ahead of Jason Lowe at right-back.
- Newcastle have slumped to successive defeats in league and cup having lost to Fulham and Brighton since Ba and Tiote's departure.
- Pardew will be desperate to have his star striker back available after Senegal's surprise exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stages, while Ba's compatriot and new signing Papiss Demba Cisse could also be back in time.
- The likes of Obertan and Ryan Taylor have both sat out of the most recent losses and will hope to have a place back in the XI come Wednesday.
- Yohan Cabaye is suspended having been charged with violent conduct during the cup tie with Brighton, so Taylor could start in centre-midfield.
Prediction
- Blackburn and Newcastle have met 3 times already this season, with the home side coming out on top on each occasion thus far, including a 2-1 win for Newcastle in the FA Cup just 3 weeks ago.
- Rovers have lost 4 of their last 6 matches at home but beat Fulham 3-1 last time out and Kean will be desperate to keep this mini revival going against a Newcastle side that has won just 1 of their last 6 away games, losing 4.
- The 3 games between the sides this season have seen 14 goals scored between them, so there should be more in this one, especially if Ba is back from his short spell on international duty.
- PREDICTION: Draw 1-1
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Match Forecast
| Newcastle will score from a wingplay situation | |
| Blackburn will be shown a high number of cards | |
| Newcastle will score from a fast break situation |
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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nbrocky
15 weeks ago
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See all commentsNew to the website and am very impressed so far, but must ask - how on Earth are the match ratings calculated? For Shola to score a 6.5 based on that performance is beyond me. Likewise interceptions and positioning don't seem to be taken into account else I'd suggest Coloccini and Perch's ratings would be even higher.