Blackburn vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Championship Predictions
Blackburn’s battle to move out of the relegation zone sees them host a Watford side knocking on the doors of playoffs in a matchday 29 fixture. This match on Saturday at Ewood Park between the 22nd-placed Rovers and the seventh-placed Hornets comes with our prediction of an away win with both teams scoring goals.
With 28 points from 27 matches (W7, D7, L13), Blackburn are still one point away from the safety zone. Watford’s 42 points (W11, D9, L7) see them start this round only a point outside the playoff places.
A 3-1 away defeat at Swansea continued Blackburn’s poor form lately, losing three of their last four Championship matches (D1). With only one win from their last 12 league fixtures (D6, L5), the hosts are struggling to stay afloat.
They have been stubborn at home though, as Blackburn lost only one of their last five home league games (W1, D3).
Watford drew 1-1 at home against Portsmouth in the midweek clash, following a 2-0 loss to Millwall last weekend. These results have taken the sheen off a four-game winning run immediately prior.
That run included three wins in their last five league trips, including consecutive victories. Watford will hope to take advantage and avenge the 1-0 loss in the reverse fixture back in September.
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Blackburn v Watford Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
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2.23 | 3.12 | 3.54 |
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2.58 | 3.02 | 2.83 |
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2.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
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2.14 | 3.15 | 3.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Blackburn and Watford?
Our prediction for the Blackburn vs Watford match is: Watford wins and BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/01/2026 between Blackburn and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.51% for a win of Blackburn against Watford with odds of 2.65 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Blackburn vs Watford is 29.44% with odds of 3.25 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 41.04% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Blackburn with odds of 3.7 at Bet365.
Blackburn - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Blackburn Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 41.04% | 3.7 at Bet365 |
| Under 2.5 | 51.18% | 2.1 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score | 59.17% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Watford | 17.99% | 7.5 at Bet365 |
Blackburn vs Watford Form
Blackburn and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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16
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57 | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 |
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20
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52 | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | -14 |
Blackburn and Watford Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
2 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
1 Dec 2025 - Championship
22 Nov 2025 - Championship
Blackburn vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
26 Apr 2025 - Championship
26 Oct 2024 - Championship
23 Dec 2023 - Championship
27 Aug 2023 - Championship
11 Feb 2023 - Championship
Blackburn against Watford Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
N. Michalski
DefenderD. De Neve
H. Carter
T. Atcheson
H. Pickering
MidfielderR. Alebiosu
M. Baradji
T. Gardner-Hickman
ForwardA. Doherty
N. Baxter
MidfielderJ. Grieves
T. Ince
N. Mendy
G. Chakvetadze
J. Morris
N. Irankunda
K. Baah
V. Semedo
Missing players
A. Kargbo
P. Dwomoh
Most goals and assists
Blackburn
Watford
Y. Ohashi
(11 Goals)
L. Kjerrumgaard
(10 Goals)
R. Morishita
(9 Assists)
I. Louza
(9 Assists)
Blackburn - Watford Key Points
- Blackburn lost three of their last four league matches, drawing the other.
- Eight of Blackburn’s last 11 home league games produced BTTS.
- Watford saw both teams score goals in 11 of their last 15 competitive matches.
- Seven of Watford’s last eight away matches in all competitions saw both teams score goals.
- Watford won four of their last six Championship matches including their last two away games.
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Our Blackburn vs Watford Prediction
Blackburn are sleepwalking towards relegation with only one win in their last 12 Championship matches. Having started this month with three defeats in four, the Rovers are struggling to get out of the relegation zone. Watford have seen their four-game winning run halted in the last two matches, but they are still in a better space. The Hornets are only marginally outside the playoff spots and will hope to continue their recent run on the road.
The visitors could continue their streak, and our Blackburn vs Watford prediction is Watford wins and BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Blackburn Watford
| Blackburn vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn wins | 2.6 | 2.65 | +1.9% |
| Draw | 3.15 | 3.25 | +3.2% |
| Watford wins | 2.85 | 3.7 | +29.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Watford is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 29.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 35.1% and is now 27.0% (-8.1%)
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