Matchup between NEC and Blackburn Rovers is looking to be one of those affairs where recent results goes out the window. Starting
NEC’s been hot and cold, their performances fluctuating from inspired to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers’s fighting through a slump, their rearguard looking porous.
Digging into past contests, it’s a mixed bag. NEC’s enjoyed the edge lately, but footy’s got a short memory.
Personal take: Both sides’ve got problems. NEC’s center park’s stuttering, while Blackburn Rovers’s frontline lacks a spark.
In terms of the Club Friendly Games, this matchup carries extra weight. The competition’s battle for European places means every result counts, and both teams know a strong showing here could shift momentum in the rankings. How they’ve fared lately in the Club Friendly Games suggests neither outfit can afford mistakes, making this encounter even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s something about this one—who knows, it’s the fixture where somebody steps up.
Bottom line: This ain't just another game—it's unmissable football with implications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.Odds perspective:
If you’re playing this one, here’s the no-bull take.
NEC at 1.95 to win feels a tad skinny given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the Club Friendly Games this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re riding luck — stats nerds would steer clear.
Blackburn Rovers’s 3.55 odds tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The sharp players’ll likely target the Draw 3.25 — these derbies often play out tight, and occasion can kill attacking flow.
NEC: Kodai Sano, Calvin Verdonk, Shiogai, Kento, Gonzalo Cretazz, Philippe Sandler, Dirk Proper, Brayann Pereira, Sami Ouaissa, Basar Onal, Bryan Linssen, Tjaronn Chery
Blackburn Rovers: Balazs Toth, Dion De Neve, Ryan Hedges, Dominic Hyam, Sean McLoughlin, Kristi Montgomery, Tyjon, Igor, Sondre Tronstad, Lewis Travis, Yuri Ribeiro, Yuki Ohashi
Over the last meetings NEC holds victories - 4, losses - 1 and draws - 0. Blackburn Rovers on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 4, losses - 1 and draws - 0. Based on this data we can assume that rivals are in similar shape.
NEC: PAOK Thessaloniki – (Loss 2:3), De Treffers Groesbeek – (Win 0:3), Groningen – (Win 1:2), Kaizer Chiefs – (Win 1:0), VfL Sportfreunde Lotte 1929 – (Win 2:1).
Blackburn Rovers: Ashton United – (Loss 2:0), Elche CF – (Win 0:1), Qatar – (Win 5:1), Everton – (Win 1:0), Accrington Stanley – (Win 1:2).