Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Chelsea
4-4-1-1
Blackburn
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(63) 34 Goals 34 (44)
(48) 14 Assists 24 (30)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
29.3 Average Age 27.1
184.5 Average Height (cm) 182
(1.3) 1.4 Shots pg 0.9 (1)
(56%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 47% (45%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
David Luiz Out 6.97
Gary Cahill Out 6.84
John Obi Mikel Doubtful 6.59
Raul Meireles Doubtful 6.67
Player Reason Status Rating
Vince Grella Out 6.38
Grant Hanley Out 6.38
Gaël Givet Doubtful 6.33
David Dunn Doubtful 6.47

Team News

Chelsea
  • Roberto Di Matteo will field an unfamiliar line-up again, resting those available for the Champions League final next weekend.
  • The likes of Meireles, who remains a doubt, Terry, Ivanovic and Ramires are all suspended for the game in Munich so should start here.
  • Didier Drogba will also get game time as this may be his last league game for the club, though if he were to start he will be withdrawn in the second half to keep him fresh for next weekend.
Blackburn
  • It remains to be seen if this will be Steve Kean's last game in charge at the club after they were relegated following a defeat to Wigan on Monday.
  • Morale will be low but they may also play with less pressure than they have done in recent months, particularly away from home.
  • David Dunn picked up a knock last time out and is a doubt, so N'Zonzi could return to the midfield, while Formica could return to replace the ineffective Modeste.

Prediction

  • Chelsea were awful at Liverpool in midweek and will hope to end the season with a win, though they know that they will definitely finish the season in 6th - their lowest final standing in 10 years with a victory taking them to the same points tally as the 2001/02 season (64).
  • Blackburn are now playing for pride alone and Steve Kean, knowing that his tenure at the club may be over, will want to end the season on a high as it looks like it will be tough for them to return at the first time of asking.
  • Rovers haven't scored on their last 5 visits to Stamford Bridge, with the Blues netting 12 in that period and set to win comfortably again.
Prediction:
Chelsea
2
0
Blackburn
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
6 Chelsea 18 10 10 64 ddwllw
19 Blackburn 8 7 23 31 llwlll

Top Players

Chelsea
Blackburn
J. Mata 7.31
F. Lampard 7.19
Ramires 7.05
J. Hoilett 6.8
Yakubu 6.72
C. Samba 6.68
F. Lampard 11
D. Sturridge 11
J. Terry 6
Yakubu 17
J. Hoilett 7
M. Formica 4
J. Mata 13
A. Cole 6
F. Lampard 5
J. Hoilett 5
S. N'Zonzi 5
M. G. Pedersen 4

Match Forecast

Blackburn will make a comeback if they go behind  
Chelsea will score from a wingplay situation  
Chelsea will control the game in the opposition's half  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
Chelsea will score from a setpiece situation  
Blackburn will be shown a high number of cards  
Chelsea will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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