BLACKBURN, England (Interstat) — Two sides seeking a spark to ignite their Championship campaigns will meet Sunday when Blackburn Rovers host Charlton Athletic at Ewood Park.

The matchup arrives at a critical juncture for both clubs, each mired in a winless run as the second half of the season intensifies. Blackburn (W-L-D record: 2-4-4 in last 10) has failed to score in three consecutive matches, including a 2-0 home loss to Wrexham on New Year’s Day and a pair of 0-0 draws against Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday.

Charlton (1-5-4 in last 10) carries its own burdens, sitting just one point above the relegation zone. The Addicks are winless in four, though they snapped a three-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw against Coventry City on Thursday. Their last victory was a 1-0 result over Oxford United on Dec. 20.

Recent history heavily favors the visitors. In the season’s earlier meeting on Sept. 27, Charlton delivered a commanding 3-0 victory at The Valley, a result that will weigh on Blackburn’s psyche.

Blackburn’s struggles are starkly offensive. Beyond the recent scoreless streak, they have netted more than one goal only once in their last ten outings. Manager John Eustace will demand more from an attack that showed promise in a 2-0 win over Millwall in mid-December but has since gone quiet.

Charlton’s issues are more defensive, having conceded 16 goals in their last ten matches, including heavy defeats to Southampton (5-1) and Stoke City (3-0). Manager Nathan Jones will prioritize organization against a Blackburn side desperate to find its scoring touch.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw, a result that would extend both teams’ frustrations. For Charlton, a point on the road might be acceptable, but Blackburn will see this as a must-win opportunity in front of their home support to reverse a worrying trend.

The fixture kicks off a pivotal January for each squad. Blackburn faces a trip to promotion-chasing Ipswich Town next, while Charlton prepares for a difficult stretch hosting Sheffield United and Derby County later in the month.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Ewood Park.