Blackburn face a tricky trip to the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night when they take on Cardiff in their Carling Cup quarter-final match. The Premier League side have been struggling of late and defeat would crank up the pressure on Steve Kean, with William Hill pricing the Welsh side marginal favourites at odds of 7/5, with Rovers available at 19/10.
Cardiff are flying high in the Championship at the moment and they look a decent punt to cause a cup 'upset', even though they start as the bookies' favourites. Hills go 4/5 that Cardiff qualify for the semi-finals, while Blackburn are 10/11 to make the last four and lift the gloom surrounding the North West club.
It is fair to say that Steve Kean is not Rovers' fans' favourite person at the moment and his popularity took another hit on Saturday when his side slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Stoke - a result which leaves them rock bottom of the Premier League. The one bright spot from that match was a sprightly performance from Yakubu, who has scored four in his last five, and he is 6/1 to be first scorer on Tuesday.
Blackburn, who are without Chris Samba, Martin Olsson and Ryan Nelsen, have scored in all of their away matches this season and both teams to score is 13/20 on, but the problem for Rovers is the fact that they are shipping goals on a regular basis. They have failed to keep a clean sheet on the road this season and are winless away from home.
Kean's men have conceded nine goals in their last three away fixtures and have kept just one clean sheet in the previous eight Carling Cup away matches, conceding nine in the last two.
They come up against a Cardiff side who average two goals a game in the Championship at home and the Welsh side can be backed at 13/5 to score two goals on Tuesday with WilliamHill.com, while over 2.5 goals is available at 10/11.
They have been hugely impressive at home all season, losing only once, and they will be confident of overcoming their Premier League opponents. Cardiff, who are third in the Championship, are unbeaten in eight matches and have won eight and lost none of their last nine Carling Cup matches at home - an unbeaten run that stretches back to 2006.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Pete Whittingham has been amongst the goals of late, scoring four in his last five, and he looks good value to be first scorer at 15/2 with Hills.
However, Cardiff have won only one of their four Carling Cup matches in 90 minutes this season and Hills go 9/1 for Cardiff to win in extra time and 10/1 for the win on penalties.
Cardiff v Blackburn Form
Check the season's statistics for both Cardiff and Blackburn, plus the odds ahead of Tuesday's match.
Cardiff Stats | Blackburn Stats
Cardiff v Blackburn Tips
Tip #1: Over 2.5 goals in the match @ 10/11 with WilliamHill.com
Tip #2: Pete Whittingham to score first @ 15/2 with WilliamHill.com
Tip #3: Cardiff to win the match @ 7/5 with WilliamHill.com
Match Odds
7/5 Cardiff
23/10 Draw
19/10 Blackburn
To Qualify Odds
4/5 Cardiff
10/11 Blackburn
Correct Score Odds
8/1 Cardiff 1-0
12/1 Cardiff 2-0
17/2 Cardiff 2-1
10/1 Draw 0-0
6/1 Draw 1-1
14/1 Draw 2-2
17/2 Blackburn 1-0
14/1 Blackburn 2-0
9/1 Blackburn 2-1
First Goalscorer Odds
6/1 Robert Earnshaw
6/1 Kenny Miller
6/1 Yakubu
13/2 Joe Mason
7/1 David Goodwillie
7/1 Jason Roberts
7/1 Mauro Formica
15/2 Pete Whittingham
15/2 Ruben Rochina
15/2 No Goalscorer
9/1 David Hoilett
Odds supplied by WilliamHill.com, who provide over 100 markets, including live in-running betting, for all of this week's Carling Cup matches.
Posted: Monday, 28th November 2011
Author: Chris James
Tags: carling cup, cardiff, blackburn rovers, pete whittingham, william hill,
 | Arsenal V Man City Odds Blues Favourites To Win At The Emirates All Premier League tie in Carling Cup quarter final | 28th Nov |
 | Charlton V Huddersfield Odds Athletic A Good Bet To Extend Their Winning Run Charlton are on a six match winning run | 27th Nov |
 | West Ham V Derby Odds Hammers Red Hot Favourites In The Upton Park Betting Sam Baldock a tempting bet to score first | 25th Nov |
 | Bolton V Everton Betting Back Klasnic To Score First Bolton good value for a win at the Reebok | 25th Nov |
 | Chelsea V Wolves Odds Blues Short Priced To Bounce Back With Easy Win Chelsea odds on favourites at Stamford Bridge | 25th Nov |
Headline News
 | Euro 2012 Top Goalscorer Betting Preview Mario Gomez Favourite To Land Golden Boot Robin Van Persie In The Mix At The Head Of The Betting |
 | Bonfire Clipped In The Latest Epsom Derby Betting Following Key Trial Win 2000 Guineas Winner Camelot Remains Favourite |
 | Andre Villas Boas Eased Out In The Latest Liverpool Manager Betting Roberto Martinez Firms Up As An Evens Favourite |
| West Ham Odds On To Stay Up On Return To The Premier League Next Season Hammers Short Priced For A Bottom Half Finish Though |
 | Russian Grannies Lead Eurovision Semi Final Odds Jedward Ready For Battle |
BRAND NEW £250 free bets offer.
Open Account - Free £250 Bets With Paddypower
£25 free bet with William Hill.
Open Account - Claim £25 Free With William Hill
Claim a massive £50 free bet with teh leading bookmaker Ladbrokes
Open Account - Free £50 Bet at Ladbrokes
The UK based bookmaker Betfred is now offering a £50 free bet for new clients.
Open Account - Free £50 Bet With Betfred
New £50 free bet offer.
Open Account - Free £50 Bet With Coral
BetVictor is offering £100 in free bets to all new clients.
Open Account - Open Account - Free £100 Bets With BetVictor
Up to £200 worth of free bets with Bet365.
Open Account - Claim £200 Free With Bet365
Those looking for some online casino entertainment ought to check out all the latest UK Casino Sign Up offers from the top operators including 32Red and many of the sports betting casinos.
There is excellent information, should you be interested in playing online blackjack, roulette, the best progressives or slots - Online Casino Betting with the best introductory offers
Bookmark This Page