As Blackburn Rovers and Preston seem to be evenly matched ahead of Friday's game, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Riversiders enter this Lancashire derby with problems in midfield as Todd Cantwell serves a suspension, while defender Lewis Miller is doubtful after a knock picked up in the 3–1 win over QPR. Their overall form remains inconsistent, taking just 0.90 points per game, and they’ve failed to score in 50% of outings. Despite averaging 2.00 goals per game at home, much of that comes from open, chaotic matches rather than control. Defensively, the hosts concede 1.20 goals per home match, with an xGA of 1.09 suggesting vulnerability against organised opponents.
Preston North End also have attacking concerns as Daniel Jebbison went down injured in the 2–2 draw with Watford, leaving Milutin Osmajicc likely to lead the line. Preston’s numbers are slightly stronger—1.10 points per game overall and a clean-sheet rate of 30%—but their scoring output remains steady rather than explosive, with exactly 1.00 goal per match across all splits.
The H2H trends strongly favour goals, with 79% BTTS and 74% over 2.5 goals, but both sides’ current attacking absences may cancel each other out. With neither team convincing in front of goal, a tight draw feels the most realistic outcome. Therefore, both Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals markets seem tempting.
This Championship match will be played on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Blackburn Rovers vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Preston
Blackburn Rovers vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andri Gudjohnsen @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andri Gudjohnsen @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Preston +0.5 @ -122 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +1 @ -125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Blackburn to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 375 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Blackburn - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferBlackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwlw | 0.90 |
| Home | lddlw | 1.00 |
| Away | dlllw | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.34 | 0.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.09 | 1.67 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwd | 1.10 |
| Home | lllwd | 1.17 |
| Away | lwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.17 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.17 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.30 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.56 | 1.61 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Blackburn Rovers (32%)
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