Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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AFC Bournemouth to win and both teams to score (4/1)

AFC Bournemouth desperately need to win on Saturday with Nottingham Forest chasing them down.

The Cherries have won just once in their last three but they should have enough to see off Blackburn.

The host have been on a shocking run of form in which they have lost 8 of their last 15 matches.

Dominic Solanke to score anytime (11/8)

The striker has 28 league goals in total.

His last three outings have seen him score four times.

AFC Bournemouth v Reading – Sky Bet Championship BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth celebrates after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Reading at Vitality Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Match preview: Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth

Blackburn Rovers’ hopes of a play-off spot are all but over following Sheffield United’s 3-1 win over QPR.

The Blades have now moved six points clear of them with two games remaining.

Rovers now require a miracle if they are to make it into the top six.

A few months back, Tony Mowbray’s side looked all set to finish in the play-offs.

However, a shocking run, in which they have won just three times in 16 matches, has shattered their hopes.

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AFC Bournemouth lose ground in automatic promotion race

AFC Bournemouth have occupied 2nd place for several months now, but with just three games remaining, they are running the risk of throwing it away.

Just one win in their last six and Nottingham Forest’s incredible form has seen the gap closed to just three points.

Scott Parker’s side were held to a 3-3 draw with Swansea on Tuesday, although they did come from 3 goals down to earn a point.

The Cherries now have three massive games to ensure all their hard work is not undone in the home straight.

After their trip to face Blackburn, they then face off against Nottingham Forest in a game which could decide who gets 2nd place.

AFC Bournemouth v Fulham FC – Premier League BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – APRIL 20: Jean Michael Seri of Fulham makes a break past Jefferson Lerma of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC at Vitality Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

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