BLACKBURN VS MANCHESTER UNITED PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST ODDS
The Red Devils take on Blackburn knowing that a win is the only option if they want to keep the pressure on league leaders Chelsea. United are favoured by all the UK bookmakers to secure the win and you'll find them listed at 1.5 with Ladbrokes. They've got Blackburn Rovers priced at 7.0 to get the result at home and the draw can be backed at 4.0.
The favoured correct score outcomes are looking like either 1-0 or 2-0 United, which both trade at 7.0 prices. You'll also find the 1-1 draw listed at 7.0 as well. A 2-1 result to United pays 8.0 and a 3-0 victory rewards at 9.0. Blackburn to win 1-0 pays 12.0 and 2-0 is at 26.0. I think if they were to pull off the win it would be in a lower scoring game with a late goal. 2-1 is pretty reasonable and you'll find that priced at 23.0.
We don't expect Sir Alex Ferguson to pull another starting line-up surprise and do something outlandish like start Wayne Rooney. However, Ladbrokes has listed Rooney as the favoured goalscorer at 1.44. I'd put my money elsewhere. Dimitar Berbatov is at 1.8 while Federico Macheda is at 2.37. If the last match is anything to go by, Nani is probably a good shout to get on the scoresheet and you'll find the in-form Portuguese winger at 2.75 anytime. Park Ji-Sung trades at 3.5 alongside Luis Antonio Valencia.
For Blackburn, they'll be looking to Nikola Kalinic or Jason Roberts at 4.0. Franco Di Santo and David Dunn are just behind at 4.5. El-Hadji Diouf may be one to watch if he makes the starting line-up as he carries a solid 5.0 anytime price.
United to win to nil pays out at 2.25 and they can be backed at 7.0 to come from behind and win. United to win by one goal pays 4.0 or if you think they're going to put up a big total, try United by 2 goals at 4.5. Blackburn by one goal pays 8.5.
Personally, I think United should take this one but they have struggled against Blackburn in later-season fixtures during the past few editions of the Premier League. It will likely be a cagey atmosphere and United need other player sto step up, but I think they may be inspired by defeat in mid-week with their sole focus being the Premiership from here on out. I think Nani could be poised to boss the game again if he gets the start.