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Swansea vs Blackburn Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Swansea 1-0 Blackburn
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Swansea host Blackburn at the Swansea.com Stadium in Championship regular season action on 31 October. The hosts sit second in the table with 23 points from 12 games, while Blackburn occupy tenth place with 18 points. This fixture pits a side in strong form against one struggling to find consistency.
Team form
Swansea
Swansea have won four of their last five Championship matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 6 over that run. They beat Millwall 1-0 away on 13 October, then defeated Norwich 2-1 at home three days earlier. Their season average stands at 1.33 goals scored and 1.08 conceded per game. Coach Vítor Matos has built a side that controls matches through a 4-3-3 shape, though their last outing showed limited shot creation with just 1 shot on goal despite 38% possession. The defensive unit has been solid; Cabango and Seelt have been regular starters at centre-back.
Blackburn
Blackburn's recent record reads poorly: one win in five matches, with losses to Sheffield United, Preston and QPR sandwiched around a goalless draw at Lincoln. They scored only 6 goals across those five games while conceding 7. Their season average of 1.58 goals scored per game masks an inconsistent attack, while 1.33 conceded suggests defensive fragility. Tony Mowbray's 5-4-1 formation prioritises compactness, but the side has struggled to generate attacking threat—their last outing produced just 4 shots on goal despite 45% possession. Afolayan has been influential in midfield with 2 goals in recent weeks, but the team lacks the penetration to trouble top-half sides.
Head-to-head
The last five meetings between these clubs span from 2011 to 2021 and tell a mixed story. Blackburn won twice at home—3-1 in January 2015 and 4-2 in December 2011—but the three most recent encounters have all ended in draws. The 1-1 stalemate in March 2021 was followed by 2-2 draws in February 2020 and May 2019. Swansea have not won away at Blackburn in this recent sequence, though the home advantage factor has historically favoured the hosts in this fixture.
Key factors
Swansea's league position and recent winning streak give them a clear edge in momentum and quality. Their second-place standing reflects sustained performance, whereas Blackburn's tenth-place finish and patchy form suggest a side still searching for rhythm. Tactically, Swansea's 4-3-3 offers more attacking width than Blackburn's defensive 5-4-1, which is built to absorb pressure rather than create it. The hosts' superior goal difference (16-13 versus 19-16) and lower goals-conceded average indicate a more reliable defensive structure. Blackburn will likely sit deep and look to counter, but their recent inability to convert chances—particularly in open play—makes them vulnerable to a side that controls possession and builds attacks methodically.
Prediction
Swansea hold a narrow edge as slight favourites. They are the in-form side, occupy a higher league position, and the home advantage at the Swansea.com Stadium tilts the balance in their favour. Blackburn's defensive shape and recent struggles suggest they will struggle to break down a disciplined Swansea midfield. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, though Blackburn retain enough attacking threat to trouble the Swansea defence on the counter. A low-scoring outcome is plausible given Blackburn's defensive setup, but Swansea's recent efficiency in front of goal makes them capable of finding the breakthrough.
Back Swansea to win. The hosts are the better-placed and better-performing side, with recent form and tactical superiority supporting a home victory. Blackburn's inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities make them unlikely to earn a result here, though their compact shape means this will not be a routine win. The goals market is finely balanced and too close to call.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 11 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
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