Two teams at opposite ends of the Championship table are set to battle it out at Ewood Park on Friday night. Blackburn are fighting relegation and are hosting Preston, who are aiming to finish in the play-off places come the end of the season.
Rovers got a brilliant result to ease relegation fears last time out, beating QPR 3-1 on their travels, while the Lilywhites were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Watford. Nonetheless, we are expecting an intriguing encounter where three points would be valuable to both sides.
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Blackburn vs Preston prediction: Rovers to nick another precious point?
Key stats
- Blackburn have only won once in five home games.
- Equally, Preston have only won one of their last five away matches.
- Five of the previous six H2Hs at Ewood Park have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-1 Preston
Blackburn are on a high after such an important win against QPR, and so we fancy them to get another positive result here. Both teams have not exactly been free-scoring of late, so we are also not expecting too much goalmouth action.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blackburn favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Blackburn are favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at over 31%, while a Preston victory is rated at just under 26%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Championship predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Blackburn hold upper hand
Blackburn are unbeaten in the last four meetings between the two sides, and have won the previous two H2Hs. This suggests that Preston could struggle to get the win they are searching for at Ewood Park.
England Championship 21/11/25
Preston
Blackburn
England Championship 31/01/25
Blackburn
Preston
England Championship 22/09/24
Preston
Blackburn
England Championship 17/02/24
Preston
Blackburn
England Championship 10/11/23
Blackburn
Preston
Blackburn preview: Long injury list
Blackburn are set to miss as many as eight squad players with injury. However, half of them are expected to return by the end of the month.
Predicted lineup: Toth (GK); Alebiosu, Carter, McLoughlin, Cashin; Baradji, Tronstad; Morishita, Jorgensen, Afolayan & Gudjohnsen
Last five results:
- 14/02/26: QPR 1-3 Blackburn (Championship)
- 07/02/26: Norwich 0-2 Blackburn (Championship)
- 03/02/26: Blackburn 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
- 31/01/26: Blackburn 0-1 Hull (Championship)
- 24/01/26: Blackburn 1-1 Watford (Championship)
Preston preview: Three expected absentees
Brad Potts, Daniel Iversen and Robert Brady are all expected to be ruled out through injury. Preston should still be able to field a strong starting XI though.
Predicted lineup: Cornell (GK); Offiah, Storey, Gibson; Valentin, McCnn, Whiteman, Devine, Vukcevic; Dobbin & Jebbison
Last five results:
- 14/02/26: Preston 2-2 Watford (Championship)
- 07/02/26: Preston 1-0 Portsmouth (Championship)
- 31/01/26: Ipswich 1-1 Preston (Championship)
- 24/01/26: Middlesbrough 4-0 Preston (Championship)
- 20/01/26: Preston 0-3 Hull (Championship)
Player to watch: Mathias Jorgensen
Mathias Jorgensen's brace ensured Blackburn beat QPR at Loftus Road last time out. The attacking midfielder will be hoping to have a similar impact back on home soil against Preston.