Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Deepdale when Preston and Blackburn Rovers face each other in the Championship round 5. The Lilywhites have lost four straight league games, including a 3-1 defeat to Bristol City, and their home form makes for grim reading. Preston have failed to win any of their last six at home, scoring just 0.67 goals per game while conceding 2.67. Brad Potts is injured, while McCann and Carroll are doubtful.
Blackburn, meanwhile, are still searching for their first victory of the campaign after being held to a goalless draw by Lincoln. The Riversiders have been more competitive away from home, winning 40% of their last 10 matches on the road and averaging 1.40 goals. Tom Atcheson was sent off against Lincoln and will serve a suspension here, leaving Blackburn without the 19-year-old defender. The H2H record points to another entertaining contest, with BTTS landing in 75% of the last 20 meetings.
As Preston are winless in their last 10 at home and have lost four straight, Away Win should be considered, alongside BTT (75% H2H) and Over 2.5 goals (Seven of the previous 10 H2H encounters produced at least three goals).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Preston vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Preston 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
Preston vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 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: Over 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Johnny Kenny @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Johnny Kenny @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Preston +1.5 @ -800 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +2 @ -800 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Blackburn to Win @ 100 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Blackburn to Win/Blackburn to Win @ 375 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Preston - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferPreston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwldlllll | 0.40 |
| Home | lldlll | 0.17 |
| Away | lwll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.33 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 2.67 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.27 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.64 | 1.69 |
Blackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwlwdwlld | 1.20 |
| Home | dlwll | 0.80 |
| Away | lwwdd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.40 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.11 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.83 | 1.93 | 1.73 |
Preston vs Blackburn Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Preston (40%)
20 Matches
Blackburn Rovers (35%)
Preston vs Blackburn Rovers Past Results
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