Two promotion contenders are set to clash on August 31st. But which way will this game swing?
Take a look at our Burnley vs Blackburn prediction for insight into the possible outcome and check our other Championship predictions.
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Burnley vs Blackburn prediction: East Lancashire derby heats up at Turf Moor
Key stats
- Both teams have scored an average of 2.20 goals per match in their head-to-head encounters.
- Burnley have only played once at home this season and they trashed Cardiff 5-0.
- In their last 9 matches against Blackburn, Burnley have remained unbeaten, winning 6 in a row.
Correct score prediction: Burnley 2-0 Blackburn
Burnley has beaten Blackburn in their last 6 meetings. In fact, you have to look back to 2010 for the last time Blackburn managed to beat Burnley.
Additionally, Burnley beat Blackburn by 3-0 and 1-0 in their last two home games against them, suggesting a 2-0 win could be on the cards.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Burnley understandably favoured
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
With a win probability of 55.60%, Burnley are expected to claim victory in this one, and we certainly agree with those numbers!
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Burnley's dominance evident
The recent history between these two fierce rivals has been decidedly in Burnley's favour. Burnley have won the last 5 meetings without conceding a single goal to Blackburn.
This impressive run includes a 3-0 victory at Turf Moor, which was their most recent Championship clash in 2022.
England Championship 25/04/23
Blackburn
Burnley
England Championship 19/03/23
Blackburn
Burnley
England Championship 13/11/22
Burnley
Blackburn
England EFL Cup 23/08/17
Blackburn
Burnley
England Championship 05/03/16
Burnley
Blackburn
Burnley preview: Clarets look to bounce back
Burnley enter this match looking to rebound from their first defeat of the season, a 1-0 loss away to Sunderland. Despite this setback, the Clarets have already shown their attacking skills this season. Most notably – the 5-0 thrashing of Cardiff earlier in the month. Scott Parker has built this attacking mindset from the get go, with Burnley averaging 1.60 goals scored per game in their recent matches.
Predicted lineup: Trafford (GK), Roberts, O'Shea, Beyer, Taylor, Cullen, Brownhill, Vitinho, Zaroury, Foster & Amdouni
England Championship 31/08/24
D
Blackburn
1
Burnley
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
Wolverhampton
2
Burnley
0
England Championship 24/08/24
L
Sunderland
1
Burnley
0
England Championship 17/08/24
W
Cardiff
0
Burnley
5
England Championship 12/08/24
W
Luton
1
Burnley
4
Blackburn preview: Rovers seek to end derby drought
Blackburn Rovers come into this match in good form, sitting just above Burnley in the table with 7 points from their first 3 matches. However, their H2H record with Burnley suggests this could soon be very different. Blackburn have failed to score in their last 5 meetings with the Clarets, a streak they'll be desperate to end!
That said, they haven’t lost this season, which could provide that vital confidence.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering, Travis, A. Wharton, Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan & Leonard
England Championship 31/08/24
D
Burnley
1
Blackburn
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
L
Blackpool
2
Blackburn
1
England Championship 24/08/24
W
Oxford Utd
1
Blackburn
2
England Championship 17/08/24
D
Norwich
2
Blackburn
2
England EFL Cup 13/08/24
W
Stockport
1
Blackburn
6
Player to watch – Josh Brownhill
Midfielder Josh Brownhill has been in excellent form for Burnley, scoring 2 goals in the opening 3 matches of the Championship season. His ability to contribute both defensively and in attack makes him a key figure in Parker's system. This makes him highly influential concerning the possible result of this match!
