Blackburn vs Wrexham predictions: Wrexham to spring a surprise at Ewood Park

Aaron Rogan

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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is eyeing another FA Cup upset on Monday

- Wrexham have won all three of their FA Cup ties this term
- The visitors have already claimed victories at Mansfield and Shrewsbury
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After a remarkable FA Cup run last season, Wrexham are hoping to progress to the fifth round when they head to Ewood Park on Monday night.

There is a strong travelling support heading to Blackburn and the League Two side should be confident with Rovers coming into this in terrible form.

Team news

Ryan Hedges is unavailable for Blackburn

Blackburn head into this clash missing both Ryan Hedges and Tyrhys Dolan, but they are likely to stick with a strong starting lineup as they chase a return to form.

Wrexham are without William Boyle, who was sent off against Newport last week. Outside of that, they have a full-strength side to choose from.

The stats

Blackburn have won just one of their last eight games.

The hosts have won only three of their last nine at home.

Last season Wrexham forced a replay with Sheffield United at this stage of the cup.

The visitors also won away to Championship opposition in Coventry City in this competition last year.

Wrexham have won six of their last eight matches in all competitions.

Blackburn have gone 12 games without keeping a clean sheet.

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Prediction

Wrexham really made their mark in the FA Cup last season, winning 4-3 at Coventry before forcing a fourth round replay with Sheffield United. They matched up well with two sides who finished at the top end of the Championship last term.

Since then, the Welsh side have returned to the EFL and they have strengthened, so they are dangerous opposition for Blackburn.

Wrexham have clearly made a point to target the cup this term, winning at the first time of asking in the previous three rounds, including victories at Mansfield and Shrewsbury.

Meanwhile, Blackburn are searching for form ahead of this cup tie. The hosts are 17th in the Championship and fighting to stay clear of the drop zone. Given where they sit right now, there is a chance this is a league fixture next season.

Blackburn head into this clash with one win from their last eight matches, while they have won only three of their last nine at Ewood Park. Making matters worse is the fact that Wrexham are bringing 7,000 fans to Ewood Park, potentially even outnumbering the home support.

Wrexham are flying in League Two right now and they have the scoring threat to trouble a Blackburn side who have conceded in 12 straight games. The visitors should be able to get something out of Monday’s encounter, even a replay at the Racecourse would be a great result.

With all the pressure on the out-of-form hosts, they could well stumble in this tricky tie.

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