Blackburn have committed more fouls than any other team, 190 - It's 10/3 a player will be sent off - BET NOW
There have been five goals scored in the last 10 minutes of the last four league meetings between Rovers and Villa - 3+ 2nd half goals is 9/2 - BET NOW
Blackburn and Aston Villa have seen plenty of each other in the last year or so and meet again on Sunday.
The two sides have met on six occasions since the start of last season, twice in the league, three times in the Carling Cup and once in the FA Cup.
Rovers would appear to have the edge heading into the latest encounter, as they have emerged successful in the two Premier League fixtures.
They have, however, come unstuck on each occasion in the cup, proving Villa know what it takes to see off Sam Allardyce's side.
Blackburn, though, will also have home advantage on their side this weekend, and will be looking to build on their victory over Wigan a fortnight ago.
That was their first victory at Ewood Park in four attempts, but their record in front of their own supporters still makes for impressive reading.
They have suffered only six defeats in 36 home games under Allardyce, although the first of those setbacks did come against Villa.
Villa currently sit inside the Premier League's top 10, but they have struggled to grind out results under Gerard Houllier.
They are unbeaten in their last four top flight fixtures, but only two wins have been secured under the guidance of their French tactician since he took charge back in September.
The Midlands outfit have also managed just one victory in their last seven away games, suggesting they have issues to address on the road.
Australian midfielder Brett Emerton is a major doubt for Blackburn.
He suffered a hamstring injury on international duty in Egypt in midweek and will be given a late fitness test.
Emerton joins a lengthy injury list including Benjani Mwaruwari (hamstring), Vince Grella (Achilles), Keith Andrews (groin), Martin Olsson (calf) and Steven Nzonzi (hamstring). El-Hadji Diouf should be fit after a hamstring problem while David Dunn is also in contention to start.
Robert Pires could make his Aston Villa debut after penning a six-month contract.
The French midfielder has declared himself fit enough to play some part against Rovers after training with former club Arsenal for the past two months.
Villa boss Gerard Houllier will check on the fitness of striker Gabriel Agbonlahor (shin), midfielder Ciaran Clark (calf) and central defender Richard Dunne (knee).
Blackburn: Robinson, Salgado, Nelsen, Samba, Givet, Chimbonda, Dunn, Jones, Pedersen, Roberts, Kalinic.
AstonVilla: Friedel, L Young, Collins, Dunne, Warnock, Albrighton, Bannan, Hogg, Downing, A Young, Agbonlahor.
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