Blackburn Rovers U21 face Arsenal U21 at Leyland County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire on Monday, Nov 30 at 8:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Blackburn Rovers U21 come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Arsenal U21 are drawing too many games (3D in last 4), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

In 4 previous meetings, Blackburn Rovers U21 lead 0–2 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Arsenal U21 won 4–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.5 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Blackburn Rovers U21 a slight edge, but Arsenal U21 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.