Preston North End vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
With no points to show after four games, Preston North End faces an arduous task to turn their fortunes around when they host Blackburn at Deepdale on matchday five of the Championship. Blackburn may be missing several players, but their dominance in this fixture cannot be overlooked. The visitors have won three consecutive games against this opponent, and our prediction is for a narrow Blackburn win.
Preston North End are anchored at the bottom of the table and are still searching for their first point in the Championship.
The hosts have suffered four straight defeats, conceding nine goals in the process, the joint-second-highest tally in the league.
The Lilywhites' recent match was a 3-1 home thrashing of Bristol City. It was a promising display from them as they generated 1.91 xG and had three big chances.
Blackburn Rovers are sitting in 13th place with five points and are one point away from the promotion playoff spots.
Tony Mowbray's men are in a fix as they've failed to win any of their last three games, including a 2-1 home defeat to Sheffield United in the EFL Cup.
In the Championship, the Rovers' recent match ended in a goalless draw against Lincoln City away from home. However, the hard-earned point came at a price, with Tom Atcheson sent off after picking up two bookings.
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Preston North End v Blackburn Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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2.32 | 3.30 | 3.05 |
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2.43 | 3.43 | 3.06 |
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2.28 | 3.25 | 3.11 |
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2.28 | 3.25 | 3.11 |
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2.38 | 3.34 | 3.00 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Blackburn?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Blackburn match is: Blackburn wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/09/2026 between Preston North End and Blackburn in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 16% for a win of Preston North End against Blackburn with odds of 2.43 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Blackburn is 29.77% with odds of 3.43 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 54.23% chance ⭐ for a win of Blackburn vs Preston North End with odds of 3.16 at Betsson.
Preston North End - Blackburn Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Blackburn Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn wins | 54.23% | 3.16 at Betsson |
| Over 2.5 goals | 57.47% | 1.95 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 59.58% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Blackburn/Blackburn | 23.82% | 5.00 at Betway |
Preston North End vs Blackburn Form
Preston North End and Blackburn's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 |
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24
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5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 |
Preston North End and Blackburn Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
26 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
26 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
24 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2 May 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
15 Aug 2026 - Championship
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
25 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
14 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Aug 2026 - Championship
25 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2026 - Championship
2 May 2026 - Championship
17 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sept 2026 - Championship
14 Aug 2026 - Championship
8 Aug 2026 - Carabao Cup
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End vs Blackburn Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
33 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
20 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Nov 2025 - Championship
31 Jan 2025 - Championship
22 Sept 2024 - Championship
17 Feb 2024 - Championship
10 Nov 2023 - Championship
Preston North End against Blackburn Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
L. Nicholls
DefenderO. Offiah
T. Small
A. Vukcevic
L. Lindsay
MidfielderA. Moran
L. Gibbs
ForwardJ. Erabi
J. Kenny
F. Goddard
DefenderJ. Garrett
H. Carter
M. Decandia
H. Pates
MidfielderF. Vare
ForwardH. Higgins
J. Fevrier
Missing players
A. McCann
L. Miller
ForwardY. Ohashi
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Blackburn
C. Lang
(3 Goals)
A. Gudjohnsen
(8 Goals)
D. Burgzorg
(2 Assists)
R. Morishita
(2 Assists)
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O. Afolayan
(2 Assists)
,
H. Pickering
(2 Assists)
Preston North End - Blackburn Key Points
- Preston North End have lost their last four Championship games.
- Blackburn Rovers are unbeaten in their last five league meetings against Preston North End.
- Preston North End are winless in their last six home league games against Blackburn Rovers.
- Blackburn Rovers won both their league games against Preston North End last season.
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Our Preston North End vs Blackburn Prediction
Preston North End are the only side in the Championship still seeking a point after enduring a horrid start under the management of Paul Heckingbottom. At this point, little can be expected from them, especially when they've struggled for decent results in this fixture.
Blackburn Rovers have remained unbeaten in their last five league outings against this opponent, including three consecutive wins. Their performance at Deepdale currently sees them unbeaten in six games. During this period, they recorded three wins, strengthening our pick for an away win. Our Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers prediction: Blackburn wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Blackburn
| Preston North End vs Blackburn | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.58 | 2.43 | -5.8% |
| Draw | 3.25 | 3.43 | +5.5% |
| Blackburn wins | 2.72 | 3.16 | +16.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Blackburn is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 16.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 36.8% and is now 31.6% (-5.1%)
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