Blackburn vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Derby
Blackburn host Derby at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert Championship predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Derby +0.5 could be the value play when they clash with Blackburn. We’ll take the Asian Handicap price of -118 that the away team land a victory or draw, giving us a strong chance of a return.
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Blackburn Rovers got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 1-0 road triumph at Ashton Gate when meeting Bristol City. The Riversiders had 52% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Yuki Ohashi scoring the winner just before half-time.
Derby County claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 triumph against Hull City at Pride Park made it four consecutive victories. The East Midlands side recorded 44% possession and had three shots on goal, while Carlton Morris and Lars-Joergen Salvesen found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 2-1 home victory for Derby at Pride Park when they last faced Blackburn. Blackburn have triumphed in seven of the past 9 H2H meetings, with Derby winning two times.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Derby |
22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 31:30 | 31 |
| 20 | Blackburn |
21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 26 | -4 | 22:26 | 25 |
Blackburn have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 13.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Valerien Ismael's team have averaged 48.6% possession and 5.0 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.8 corners from 11.8 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Andri Gudjohnsen is the top goalscorer with 3, Yuki Ohashi has 2, with Ryan Alebiosu and two other players on 1. Ryoya Morishita, Ryan Alebiosu and Lewis Miller are the leading assists makers with 1.
Derby have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.0 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. The Rams average 42.8% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 12.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
Carlton Morris has scored 5 goals, followed by Lars-Joergen Salvesen, David Ozoh, Patrick Agyemang and Matthew Clarke on 1. Patrick Agyemang is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.
Confirmed Lineups
Blackburn confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Aynsley Pears (GK), Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, Dion De Neve, Ryan Alebiosu, Axel Henriksson, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Ryan Hedges, Ryoya Morishita, Yuki Ohashi, Andri Gudjohnsen.
Derby confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström (GK), Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Matt Clarke, Joe Ward, David Ozoh, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Díaz, Patrick Agyemang, Carlton Morris.
Blackburn vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips
We bring you the complete Blackburn vs Derby betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Derby seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this Championship encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at -118 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.
The Championship form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key Blackburn vs Derby league stats:
The best football betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +480. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at -130. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
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Carlton Morris (Derby) has racked up five goals in his past five Championship games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +310 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen the past five Derby matches feature an average 13.00 corners, while the previous five Blackburn Rovers home games have averaged 11.20. The Total Corners line could be on the low side based on the stats and -108 is available to back.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Derby with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, less than three goals to be registered and Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Blackburn vs Derby Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The bookies have Blackburn Rovers at -103 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 51% likely to win this Championship encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +295 for Derby County.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Blackburn are -244 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Derby being priced up at +175 with the same money back guarantee.
A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -135.
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Yuki Ohashi can be backed to find the net anytime at +230, with +550 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Blackburn have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Derby have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Blackburn were 4-2 victors against Derby last time out at Ewood Park. In the previous 5 H2H games at Ewood Park, Blackburn have secured a victory on every occasion.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.20 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
Derby Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.60 | 1.40 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 08/03 2025 Derby 2 Blackburn 1
- Championship: 09/08 2024 Blackburn 4 Derby 2
- Championship: 15/03 2022 Blackburn 3 Derby 1
- Championship: 30/10 2021 Derby 1 Blackburn 2
- Championship: 16/04 2021 Blackburn 2 Derby 1
- Championship: 26/09 2020 Derby 0 Blackburn 4
- Championship: 08/03 2020 Derby 3 Blackburn 0
- Championship: 07/12 2019 Blackburn 1 Derby 0
- Championship: 09/04 2019 Blackburn 2 Derby 0
Blackburn League Stats
Derby League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 37.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Blackburn this season are Andri Gudjohnsen (3), Todd Cantwell (3), Yuki Ohashi (3)
- Top Assistors for Blackburn this season are Augustus Kargbo (1), Dion De Neve (1), Lewis Miller (1)
Blackburn vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Blackburn vs Derby team news beforehand. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and injury news right here.
Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2
Derby Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 3-4-1-2
Derby Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Blackburn Lineups
Previous Derby Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Blackburn Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Valerien Ismael
Derby Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 53:23 | 48 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 33:24 | 42 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 38:23 | 37 |
| 4 | Hull | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 37:35 | 37 |
| 5 | Preston | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 30:23 | 36 |
| 6 | Millwall | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 25:31 | 35 |
| 7 | QPR | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 32:34 | 34 |
| 8 | Stoke | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 28:21 | 33 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 30:24 | 33 |
| 10 | Watford | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 31:28 | 32 |
| 11 | Southampton | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36:31 | 31 |
| 12 | Derby | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31:30 | 31 |
| 13 | Leicester | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31:31 | 31 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 30:29 | 29 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27:27 | 28 |
| 16 | West Brom | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 25:29 | 28 |
| 17 | Charlton | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 21:26 | 27 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 28:31 | 26 |
| 19 | Swansea | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 24:30 | 26 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 22:26 | 25 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 18:28 | 21 |
| 22 | Oxford | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 22:31 | 19 |
| 23 | Norwich | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 25:35 | 18 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 21 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 16:43 | -9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Watford | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20:12 | 25 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:10 | 23 |
| 5 | Hull | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19:18 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 21 |
| 7 | QPR | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:15 | 20 |
| 8 | Preston | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:12 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:8 | 19 |
| 10 | Southampton | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17:11 | 19 |
| 11 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13:15 | 19 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18:13 | 18 |
| 14 | Swansea | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 16 | Charlton | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 17 |
| 17 | Leicester | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:12 | 14 |
| 20 | Derby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 21 | Oxford | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11:16 | 9 |
| 23 | Norwich | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5:27 | 2 |
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