Blackpool vs Peterborough Prediction & Betting Tips | 29/08/2026

Blackpool vs Peterborough Prediction and Betting Tips | 29 August 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

27 August 2026 • 15:04 UTC • 1 min read

Blackpool vs Peterborough Prediction and Betting Tips 29 August 2026

Blackpool will be aiming to get back on course when they face Peterborough United at Bloomfield Road in League One round 3. The Seasiders suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Lincoln in the EFL Cup, but they have made a strong start to their league campaign and are targeting their second win of the season. Zac Ashworth is suspended, which could be a significant blow to the hosts, especially against an attacking Peterborough side.

The Posh, meanwhile, head into this clash full of confidence after a convincing 5-1 EFL Cup victory over Watford, followed by a 2-1 league win against Mansfield. Peterborough have been particularly dangerous away from home, averaging 1.75 goals per game across their last 10 matches. However, Adebisi, Garbett and Hughes remain sidelined through injury.

As Blackpool have the stronger recent record and home advantage, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (67% of their H2H meetings produced at least three goals).

This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Blackpool vs Peterborough prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Blackpool 2 - 1 Peterborough

Blackpool vs Peterborough Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Jerry Yates @ 120 Odds
First Goalscorer: Jerry Yates @ 450 Odds
Asian Handicap: Blackpool -0.5 @ -130 Odds
European Handicap: Peterborough +2 @ -275 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
Draw No Bet: Blackpool to Win @ -300 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Blackpool to Win/Blackpool to Win @ 175 Odds
Clean Sheet: Blackpool - No @ -275 Odds

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Blackpool Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwwwwwdwl	2.20
Home	wwwdl	2.00
Away	lwwww	2.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	60%	80%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	2.60	2.00
Scored	1.40	1.40	1.40
Conceded	0.90	1.20	0.60
BTTS	50%	60%	40%
Clean Sheets	40%	40%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.35	1.76	0.94
Expected Goals Against	1.64	1.38	1.90

Peterborough Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldldllwlww	1.10
Home	lddllw	0.83
Away	lwlw	1.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	17%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	2.80	2.50	3.25
Scored	1.20	0.83	1.75
Conceded	1.60	1.67	1.50
BTTS	60%	67%	50%
Clean Sheets	20%	17%	25%
Failed to Score	30%	33%	25%
Expected Goals	1.37	1.36	1.37
Expected Goals Against	1.78	1.49	2.20