They have played much better before the winter break, especially at home. But, something went wrong after the holidays because Blackpool won only the last match against Watford at Bloomfield Road. Also, 3 encounters ended without winner and 2 times they were defeated from the 6 games that they have played until now in 2010th. Now, they should give their best to improve that record against promotion candidate WBA and that will be tough job. But, as we can see from the recent statistics, over 2.5 goals are often result when Blackpool play at home because home crowd give them great support and opponents usually cannot keep clean sheet easily and luck of quality in defensive line provide high scoring matches. They have scored goals in the last 14 games in a row at home and that gives them confidence upfront.
WBA want 3 points in promotion race
One of the main promotion candidates will travel tomorrow to the west coast in order to continue with relatively good results. With the win in the FA Cup against strong Newcastle 4:2 and league victory against Sheffield 3:1, WBA raised their form, especially upfront with great attacking power of Czech striker Roman Bednar. Coach Di Matteo have good cooperation with his players and with new signing from Feyenord, Andwele Slory, he can be more relaxed about scoring capabilities. These two teams haven`t played a lot of games against each other. In the season 2007-08, WBA won both times 3:1 and 2:1, and because this is postponed match, this is their first encounter this season. Away from home, WBA have only one loss against Barnsley 1:3 at the beginning of the championship, so confidence is on high level and everybody believe that they will stay untouchable after this match too. But, also, one point is not good enough in the promotion race, WBA should try to win 3 points and continue race with Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
At least 3 goals
Overall, only prediction that could be given is high scoring match. Both teams have good offensive capabilities and reasons to go for a victory here. In such situation, both teams tactics usually give a lot of space in defense and opportunity for easy scoring, Blackpool have advance of home ground and WBA are quality side ready to score any time against anyone. Good odd on over 2.5 goals should not be missed.
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Prediction:
Tip: Over 2.5
Odd: 1.87
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
