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Preston - Blackburn
England Championship - Deepdale
Prediction 1
Preston to Win
31/20 (2.55)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
6/5 (2.20)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Preston take on Blackburn at Deepdale in what should be an entertaining Championship fixture on Saturday, April 22nd. Can North End make home advantage count against Lancashire rivals Blackburn? Read our Championship predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Preston vs Blackburn
Preston put their six-match unbeaten run at home on the line when they host Blackburn in a Lancashire derby on Saturday. Read our top Preston vs Blackburn predictions for this weekend’s fixture.
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Preston to Win
Preston were outgunned by Swansea in Wales in midweek, though North End have been performing much better at home of late and having won four and drawn two of their last six Championship assignments at Deepdale, they are favoured to pick up maximum points again when Lancashire rivals Blackburn visit on Saturday. Rovers have gone six games without a win and they were beaten 4-1 at home by Preston when the teams last met in December. Everything points towards a home win here and our first Preston vs Blackburn prediction advises a stake in that direction.
Over 2.5 Goals
Six goals hit the net when Preston lost at Swansea (2-4) in midweek and many of North End’s recent league fixtures have been high-octane events. Five of their last seven games in the Championship have produced over 2.5 goals and Preston put four goals past Blackburn when the neighbours last clashed before Christmas. The goals could flow again this weekend’s rematch, and another wager on over 2.5 goals could be the way to go.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Preston vs Blackburn
View our rundown of key stats for Saturday’s contest featuring Preston vs Blackburn below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds. If you’re after even more football betting tips, click the link to see the rest of our latest predictions.
Head to Head
10/12/22
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Preston
1
4
25/04/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Blackburn
1
4
04/12/21
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Preston
1
0
12/02/21
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Preston
1
2
24/11/20
England Championship CHA
Preston
Blackburn
0
3
Last Five - Preston
30/09/23
England Championship CHA
West Brom
Preston
0
0
D
23/09/23
England Championship CHA
Rotherham
Preston
1
1
D
19/09/23
England Championship CHA
Birmingham
Preston
1
2
W
16/09/23
England Championship CHA
Plymouth
Preston
1
2
W
02/09/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Preston
0
2
W
Last Five - Blackburn
01/10/23
England Championship CHA
Leicester
Blackburn
0
0
D
27/09/23
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Cardiff
Blackburn
0
0
D
23/09/23
England Championship CHA
Ipswich
Blackburn
4
3
L
20/09/23
England Championship CHA
Sunderland
Blackburn
3
1
L
16/09/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
1
2
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Preston – Blackburn odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s contest below.
Preston odds: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.2%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Blackburn odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
Preston have a formidable home record this term which means they are the expected winners in the markets on Saturday with 39.2% chance of success according to the latest probability figures. Interestingly, both teams to score comes with a price of 20/23 (1.87), suggesting action should be abundant, while a 2-1 win in favour of the hosts fits snuggly with that at 17/2 (9.5). That option in the correct score market comes with an implied probability of 10.5%.
Preston vs Blackburn Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Preston vs Blackburn lineups and team news for Saturday’s Championship fixture below.
Preston
Ched Evans remains a long-term absentee for Blackburn, while Greg Cunningham and Emil Riis Jakobsen will also be out injured for lengthy spells. Midfielder Alan Browne's season has also been ended by an MCL injury. Preston are still just two points outside the playoff zone despite their midweek loss at Swansea.
Predicted Lineup for Preston: Woodman – Storey, Lindsay, Hughes – Whiteman, Potts, Ledson, Johnson, Fernandez – Parrott, Cannon
Blackburn
Jack Vale, Daniel Ayala and Clinton Mola are all out injured for Blackburn at present. Rovers came within a whisker of beating Coventry in midweek, though they were denied the points by a 95th-minute equalizer from away keeper Ben Wilson.
Predicted Lineup for Blackburn: Pears – Rankin-Costello, Carter, Hyam, Brittain – Travis, Wharton, Szmodics – Gallagher, Brereton, Hedges
Player to Watch – Tom Cannon
Tom Cannon just cannot stop scoring and the Everton loanee notched his seventh goal in eight appearances for Preston when he found the net against Swansea in midweek. The 20-year-old is on fire at present and Cannon looks like a potential match-winner for North End again on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Preston
Blackburn
Championship Standings
Preston vs Blackburn Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Saturday’s game be played?
Deepdale will host Preston’s tussle with Blackburn on Saturday.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend taking a glance at the odds provided by Stake and Ladbrokes for Saturday’s match. Make sure to check out our expert Preston vs Blackburn prediction near the top of this page.
