Stoke vs Blackburn prediction
Both Stoke and Blackburn desperate for points - Photo by Imago
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Over 2.5 total goals

Stoke have gone over 2.5 total goals in seven of their last 10 games

Stoke will host Blackburn in the final match of the next Championship round on Wednesday, 12 March.

With both teams looking for important points as they fight to reach their goals, who will get the win in this duel? Find that out and more from our Stoke vs Blackburn prediction below.

Stoke vs Blackburn prediction: Guests to reign supreme

Key stats

  • Three of the previous four duels between these teams have gone over 2.5 total goals.
  • Blackburn came out on top in twice in the last three times these teams have clashed.
  • Stoke are 16 points behind Blackburn in the Championship standings.

Correct score prediction: Stoke 1-2 Blackburn

While Blackburn have hardly been impressive lately, they're still in better form than Stoke, on top of doing much better when looking at the entire season.

So, even with Stoke being in need of points as they battle against relegation, Blackburn winning this match as they try to secure a spot in the playoffs makes sense.

Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites in this duel

  • HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
  • DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
  • AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Stoke vs Blackburn odds that the bookies expect a close contest. That being said, Stoke are the expected winners by a very slim margin.

This is a bit unexpected considering that Blackburn are 16 points ahead in the standings, but Stoke will have the advantage of hosting the game and they are desperate for points.

In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, make sure to also read our latest betting tips for today too.

Most recent H2Hs: Stoke doing better lately

In the last six meetings between these two teams, Stoke have won four times and Blackburn have won twice. Meanwhile, Blackburn have the advantage when it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams: 46-17-41.

England Championship 06/11/24

Blackburn

Blackburn

0
Stoke

Stoke

2

England Championship 10/02/24

Blackburn

Blackburn

3
Stoke

Stoke

1

England Championship 25/11/23

Stoke

Stoke

0
Blackburn

Blackburn

3

England Championship 10/03/23

Stoke

Stoke

3
Blackburn

Blackburn

2

England Championship 27/08/22

Blackburn

Blackburn

0
Stoke

Stoke

1

Stoke preview: On a poor run of form

With three losses in their last four matches in the league, Stoke haven't been able to further separate themselves from other relegation candidates and they enter this match only four points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone. With 10 games left in the season, they are in a dangerous spot and will need to secure a few more wins or we might see them in League One next season.

Meanwhile, Ben Gibson, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Sol Sidibe, Ryan Mmaee, and Lynden Gooch are all out with injuries at the moment.

Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu, Wilmot, Phillips, Stevens, Burger, Thompson, Manhoef, Gallagher, Bae & Al-Hamadi

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Derby

Derby

0

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 25/04/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Leeds

Leeds

6

Stoke

Stoke

0

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

0

Stoke

Stoke

2

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

Stoke

Stoke

1

Blackburn preview: Injuries derailing playoff hopes

After three wins in four games, which have kept Blackburn in the race for the playoffs, the Rovers have failed to win in their last three games in the league, losing twice in that span. Now they sit at 52 points, three points behind the first team in the playoff zone, so they'll have to find their best form soon if they want to be one of the four teams fighting for the final promotion spot.

One of the reasons for Blackburn's poor form is their long injury list. Right now, they are without Andreas Weimann, Owen Beck, Scott Wharton, Harry Leonard, John Buckley, Harry Pickering, Augustus Kargbo, Ryan Hedges, and Danny Batth.

Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Ribeiro, Tronstad, Travis, Cozier-Duberry, Ohashi, Dolan & Gueye

England Championship 03/05/25

D

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

England Championship 26/04/25

W

Watford

Watford

1

Blackburn

Blackburn

2

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Sunderland

Sunderland

0

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Millwall

Millwall

1

Blackburn

Blackburn

4

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Luton

Luton

0

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

Player to watch: Makhtar Gueye

The 27-year-old Senegalese forward has been in very good form this season for Blackburn and has the most goal contributions in the team with six goals and six assists in the Championship so far. So, Stoke will have to keep a close eye on Gueye in this game.

Makhtar Gueye
Gueye gunning for his seventh goal in the league this term – Photo by Imago

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