Blackburn have been at their strongest at Ewood Park this season and the hosts are going to have to up their game on Saturday when they play host to a Norwich side that only sit four points behind them in the Championship table.
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Blackburn vs Norwich prediction: A home win on the cards?
- Norwich have lost eight of their 17 away games in the Championship this season and average just 1.00 points on their travels.
- Both teams have scored in just 24% of Blackburn's home games so far this season.
- Only 41% of Norwich's away games in the league this season have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-0 Norwich
Blackburn Rovers concede an average of just 0.82 goals per game at Ewood Park where they are managing to score an average of 1.41 goals per game. The Canaries haven't travelled well so far this season and we're backing Blackburn to secure their 11th home win of the campaign this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blackburn the slight favourite
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Blackburn are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 38.5% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Rovers in front
Blackburn have picked up two wins, two draws and suffered just one defeat from their last five meetings with Norwich in league and cup, with the pair drawing 2-2 in their reverse league meeting back in August.
England Championship 17/08/24
Norwich
Blackburn
England Championship 24/02/24
Blackburn
Norwich
England Championship 05/11/23
Norwich
Blackburn
England Championship 07/04/23
Blackburn
Norwich
England FA Cup 08/01/23
Norwich
Blackburn
Blackburn preview: At their best at home
Blackburn made the trip to South Wales last weekend to face mid-table Swansea City.
The hosts scored two goals late in the first-half and added a third goal just after the hour mark to end any hopes of a potential comeback by Rovers.
Jack Vale, Danny Batth, Scott Wharton, Sondre Tronstad and Harry Pickering make up the five injury concerns for Rovers ahead of Saturday's clash with Norwich.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Ribeiro, Hyam, Brittain, Sanderson, Forshaw, Hedges, Travis, Dolan, Weimann & Gueye
England Championship 03/05/25
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Sheff Utd
1
Blackburn
1
England Championship 26/04/25
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Watford
1
Blackburn
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Blackburn
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Millwall
1
Blackburn
4
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Luton
0
Blackburn
1
Norwich preview: Need to improve on the road
The Canaries were in impressive form last weekend when they played host to Stoke City.
Lewis Dobbin opened the scoring for Norwich in the 32nd minute but Stoke managed to equalise in first-half stoppage time. Josh Sargent scored a brace in the second 45 to put Norwich 3-1 up and an own goal in the 78th minute ended any hopes of a Stoke comeback, though, the Potters did pull a goal back from the penalty spot in the seventh minute of time added on to make the final scoreline 4-2.
Kenny McLean, Forson Amankwah, Emiliano Marcondes, Archie Mair, Liam Gibbs and Gabriel Forsyth could all miss the trip to Ewood Park this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Gunn (GK), Duffy, Cordoba, Fisher, Mahovo, Sorensen, Ben Slimane, Nunez, Sargent, Dobbin & Sainz
England Championship 03/05/25
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Cardiff
2
Norwich
4
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Middlesbrough
0
Norwich
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Millwall
3
Norwich
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Portsmouth
5
Norwich
3
England Championship 11/04/25
L
Burnley
2
Norwich
1
Player to watch: Tyrhys Dolan
Blackburn Rovers academy graduate Tyrhys Dolan is enjoying another impressive campaign in the Championship, chipping in with goals and assists on a regular basis.
The 23-year-old midfielder has scored four times in the Championship this season, as well as chipping in with five assists. The midfielder scored five league goals last season, his best return for the club, and we expect him to go on and beat that tally.
Dolan has provided goals and assists from midfield
We're expecting another big performance from Dolan this weekend as Blackburn Rovers look to get their season back on track by securing all three points against Norwich.