Wrexham A.F.C. hope to take advantage of a struggling Blackburn Rovers side on Monday when the teams face off in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Blackburn are 17th in the Championship table but advanced to the fourth round with a 5-2 victory against League One side Cambridge United on Jan. 6. Now they face a Wrexham side that is second in League Two and also beat a League One side to advance. Wrexham, the subject of an Emmy Award-winning TV series, beat Shrewsbury 1-0 on Jan. 7 to reach the fourth round for the second straight year.
Monday's kickoff at Ewood Park in Blackburn, England, is set for 2:30 p.m. ET. Rovers are -175 home favorites (risk $175 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Blackburn vs. Wrexham odds. Wrexham are +370 underdogs, a draw is priced at +340, and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Before you make any Wrexham vs. Blackburn picks, you'll want to see the FA Cup predictions from SportsLine soccer insider Jim Holliman.
Holliman has been a writer and editor for nearly 25 years and grew up with soccer in his blood. He played competitively through high school and has been following the game closely since the 1970's heyday of the North American Soccer League. His interest has expanded worldwide, and his betting approach is centered on crunching the numbers, but he sees the whole field and relies on his instinct.
Since the 2022 World Cup, Holliman is 142-142-1 on his soccer picks and has been profitable across multiple leagues, including the UEFA Champions League and German Bundesliga. He is 25-15 (+717) on UCL predictions over that span.
Now, Holliman has broken down Blackburn vs. Wrexham and just revealed his FA Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the FA Cup odds for Wrexham vs. Blackburn:
- Blackburn vs. Wrexham spread: Blackburn -0.5 (-180)
- Blackburn vs. Wrexham over/under: 3.5 goals
- Blackburn vs. Wrexham money line: Blackburn -175, Wrexham +370, Draw +340
- BLK: Have scored 11 goals over the past five competitive matches.
- WRX: Have conceded one goal or fewer in eight of their past nine.
- Blackburn vs. Wrexham picks: See picks here
Why you should back Blackburn
Blackburn have advanced out of the fourth round the past five times they've reached it and haven't lost to a lower-level team at this stage since 1993-94. They have faced better competition in the Championship, and while they are having trouble on the back end, they can score goals. They have the Championship's top scorer in Sammie Szmodics, who has 16 goals in 27 league matches.
A hat trick from Szmodics in the first half propelled Rovers past Cambridge, and Arnor Sigurdsson and Harry Leonard put it away in the second. Sigurdsson and Leonard have 11 goals between them in all competitions, and Andrew Moran has three goals and nine assists. Wrexham's attackers could be in for a frustrating day, as Blackburn lead their league in tackles (519) and are third in blocks (278). See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Wrexham
The Red Dragons have a more diverse group of scorers, with Elliott Lee (13 league goals), Paul Mullin (10), and Ollie Palmer (five) all capable of big moments. Blackburn are in a serious rut, with the triumph against Cambridge their only victory in their past eight matches (1-2-5). Blackburn yield a ton of shots, allowing almost 16 per game in league play, and Wrexham average more than 15.
Cambridge had seven shots but put five on target. The Red Dragons are putting more than 38% of their attempts on net in league play. The hosts have allowed 53 goals in 28 league matches, most in the Championship, and Wrexham have scored 54 in 27. Wrexham have a ton of confidence under their famous owners, and given Blackburn's recent struggles, they'll surely believe they can win. See which team to pick here.
How to make Blackburn vs. Wrexham picks
Holliman has taken an in-depth look at the Wrexham vs. Blackburn match from every angle. He is leaning Over 3.5 goals (+130) and has locked in two confident best bets while offering a full breakdown of the match. You can only get Holliman's FA Cup picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Blackburn vs. Wrexham on Monday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to back, all from the expert who's been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
