What is our Blackburn Rovers vs Leicester prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Leicester
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Blackburn Rovers head into the final round looking to build on their 3–1 win over Sheffield United and close the season on a positive note. As Leicester City are low on spirits after failing to secure the Championship survival, we predict a 2-1 home win. Despite a lengthy injury list, the Riversiders have no new concerns, and recent numbers suggest a competitive edge. Across their last 10 matches, they average 1.80 total goals per game, with a balanced 0.90 scored and conceded, while posting a 30% win rate. However, their home form is shaky, failing to win any of the last four at Ewood Park.
Leicester City arrive already relegated and struggling badly, winless in eight matches. Their recent form shows just a 10% win rate and only 0.50 goals scored per away game, highlighting attacking issues. Historically, this fixture delivers goals, with 63% of the last eight meetings seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 63%. Defender Vitor Kristiansen should be the only absentee in the away team.
With Blackburn more stable and Leicester low on confidence, the hosts look better positioned to take advantage. Therefore Home Win should be considered, alongside Blackburn Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 12:30.
- League
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 2 May 2026, 12:30UK time
Blackburn Rovers vs Leicester Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Leicester | 8/1 | |
| Double Chance: 1X | 1/3 | |
| Draw No Bet: Blackburn | 8/15 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Blackburn / Blackburn | 12/5 | |
| Asian Handicap: Leicester +1.5 | 1/4 | |
| European Handicap: Leicester +2 | 1/4 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Valentin Joseph | 6/4 | |
| First Goalscorer: Valentin Joseph | 5/1 | |
| To be Booked: Victor Kristiansen | 13/5 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 4/6 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 1/4 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 2/5 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/7 | |
| Blackburn Clean Sheet: No | 4/11 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 8/5 | |
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View OfferBlackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwdwddldw | 1.40 |
| Home | dddd | 1.00 |
| Away | lwwdlw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.15 | 0.89 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.25 | 1.51 |
Leicester Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwldddlldd | 0.90 |
| Home | wldldd | 1.00 |
| Away | dddl | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.83 | 1.25 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.33 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.81 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.28 | 1.15 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Leicester Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Blackburn Rovers (50%)
8 Matches
Leicester (38%)





