Blackburn Rovers FC
Football England - EFL Championship Ewood Park Sat 30 Aug 11:00
Norwich City FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Norwich

Blackburn host Norwich in this Championship game at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Riversiders Look Value for This Clash

Blackburn are available at odds of -139 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Norwich. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 1-1

Blackburn Rovers triumphed in their last game which was away from home. Hull City were beaten 3-0 at MKM Stadium. The Riversiders had 50% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Ryan Hedges, Yuki Ohashi and Todd Cantwell each scored one goal.

Norwich City lost when last in Championship action. In a home game at Carrow Road, they were turned over 2-1 by Middlesbrough. The Norfolk side managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, while Joshua Sargent was on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, Norwich hosted Southampton and were defeated 3-0 in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

There has been three consecutive draws between Blackburn and Norwich, with the last clash finishing 1-1 at Ewood Park. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 Norwich logo Norwich 35 13 6 16 47 44 3 47:44 45
20 Blackburn logo Blackburn 36 10 9 17 34 47 -13 34:47 39
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Blackburn Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Blackburn have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. Valerien Ismael's side have averaged 51.3% possession and 4.3 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.6 corners from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Top scorer Yuki Ohashi has found the net 4 times, with Todd Cantwell and Tyrhys Dolan getting 3 apiece. Todd Cantwell is the leading assists maker with 4.

Norwich City – Last 10 League Games

Norwich have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 57.3% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Joshua Sargent has top scored with 5, while Marcelino Nunez, Shane Duffy and Jack Stacey are next on 2. Jacob Wright has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Dominic Hyam, Sean McLoughlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Sondre Tronstad, Sidnei Tavares, Augustus Kargbo, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges, Yuki Ohashi.

Norwich confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Vladan Kovacevic (GK), Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, Benjamin Chrisene, Kellen Fisher, Mirko Topic, Kenny McLean, Papa Diallo, Ante Crnac, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Joshua Sargent.

Blackburn vs Norwich Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Blackburn vs Norwich betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market tip, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We think Blackburn are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Championship game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -139, with a win expected for the home team.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Championship stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Blackburn vs Norwich league stats:

  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Norwich in 7 of their last 10 games against Blackburn.
Blackburn 0.0 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn Blackburn logo 2 - 1 Norwich logo Norwich

Our prediction for the correct score is Blackburn to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +750. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yuki Ohashi to Score +255 BetMGM logo

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn) has managed four goals in his past ten Championship games. It’s worth a gamble on the +255 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Norwich Under 4.5 Corners -125 BetMGM logo

Norwich have had under 4.5 corners in eight straight away matches, while the last 10 Blackburn Rovers home games have seen them concede an average of 3.70 corners. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Norwich to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -125.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Blackburn Logo Blackburn
Total
9.90 4.30 5.60
Home
8.90 5.20 3.70
Away
9.20 3.70 5.50
Norwich Logo Norwich
Total
9.50 3.90 5.60
Home
10.60 6.30 4.30
Away
8.60 3.00 5.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Blackburn 0.0 +107
Total Goals Over 2.5 -102
Team Corners Norwich Under 4.5 -125

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Blackburn vs Norwich Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Game in the Eyes of the Betting Sites

Blackburn Rovers are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +120. If you’re interested in wagering Norwich City, you can get +215 for the underdog.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Blackburn at +190, go for Norwich at +265 or take the draw at +107.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. You can currently get -118 for BTTS Yes along with BTTS No, meaning the same implied probability.

When it comes to every Championship game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Joshua Sargent Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Joshua Sargent is available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Joshua Sargent (Norwich)
First
+235
Anytime
+475
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Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)
First
+260
Anytime
+525
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Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)
First
+310
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Joshua Sargent (Norwich)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+130
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Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
+105
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Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-114
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Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)
Over 0.5
-114
Under 0.5
-149
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Player Shots
Joshua Sargent (Norwich)
Over 2.5
-115
Under 2.5
-
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Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-
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Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)
Over 2.5
+148
Under 2.5
-
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Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)
Over 2.5
+102
Under 2.5
-
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Norwich Undefeated in Previous Four H2H Meetings at Ewood Park vs Blackburn

Blackburn have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Norwich have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Blackburn drew 1-1 with Norwich when the sides last met at Ewood Park. The past 4 H2H meetings at Ewood Park have included two Norwich wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Blackburn logo Blackburn Home Stats 3-2-5 2.90 1.40 1.50 6 4 7 3
Norwich logo Norwich Away Stats 2-3-5 2.30 0.90 1.40 5 5 7 3
  • 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
Team Stats
Blackburn logo Blackburn League Stats
Norwich logo Norwich League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Blackburn vs Norwich Lineups & Team News

Always review the Blackburn vs Norwich team news before locking in your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Norwich Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Blackburn Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Balazs Toth
2 Ryan Alebiosu 5 Dominic Hyam 15 Sean McLoughlin 4 Yuri Ribeiro
6 Sondre Tronstad 8 Sidnei Tavares
7 Augustus Kargbo 10 Todd Cantwell 19 Ryan Hedges
23 Yuki Ohashi
1 Vladan Kovacevic
5 Jakov Medic 6 Harry Darling 14 Benjamin Chrisene 35 Kellen Fisher
22 Mirko Topic 23 Kenny McLean 19 Papa Diallo 17 Ante Crnac
30 Mathias Kvistgaarden 9 Joshua Sargent

Norwich Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Blackburn Substitutes

  • 3Harry Pickering
  • 9Makhtar Gueye
  • 12Lewis Miller
  • 14Dion De Neve
  • 16Scott Wharton
  • 18Axel Henriksson
  • 25Ryoya Morishita
  • 31Kristi Montgomery
  • 37Felix Goddard

Norwich Substitutes

  • 7Pelle Mattsson
  • 8Liam Gibbs
  • 10Matej Jurasek
  • 11Emiliano Marcondes
  • 15Ruairi McConville
  • 24Jovon Makama
  • 27Jeffrey Schlupp
  • 32Daniel Grimshaw
  • 33Jose Cordoba

Previous Blackburn Lineups

23 Aug Championship
Hull 0-3 Blackburn
16 Aug Championship
Blackburn 1-2 Birmingham
12 Aug EFL Cup
Blackburn 1-2 Bradford
09 Aug Championship
West Brom 1-0 Blackburn
03 May Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-1 Blackburn
26 Apr Championship
Blackburn 2-1 Watford

Previous Norwich Lineups

26 Aug EFL Cup
Norwich 0-3 Southampton
23 Aug Championship
Norwich 1-2 Middlesbrough
16 Aug Championship
Portsmouth 1-2 Norwich
12 Aug EFL Cup
Watford 1-2 Norwich
09 Aug Championship
Norwich 1-2 Millwall
03 May Championship
Norwich 4-2 Cardiff

Injuries & Suspensions

Blackburn Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lewis Miller Ankle
Norwich Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mohamed Toure Muscle
Mirko Topic Cruciate ligame
Ante Crnac Cruciate ligame
Gabriel Forsyth Knee
Team Squads

Blackburn Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Valerien Ismael

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Yuri Ribeiro 4 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Balazs Toth 22 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Dominic Hyam 5 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sondre Tronstad 6 M 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sean McLoughlin 15 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 2 0

Norwich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Liam Manning

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vladan Kovacevic 1 G 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Jakov Medic 5 D 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Harry Darling 6 D 3 270 3 0 1 0 1 0
Jose Cordoba 33 D 3 259 3 0 0 1 1 0
Joshua Sargent 9 F 3 254 3 0 3 0 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 36 22 8 6 74:38 74
2 Middlesbrough 36 20 9 7 58:35 69
3 Millwall 37 20 8 9 51:41 68
4 Ipswich 36 18 11 7 64:38 65
5 Hull 37 19 6 12 59:53 63
6 Wrexham 36 15 12 9 55:47 57
7 Derby 37 15 9 13 54:48 54
8 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 53
9 Watford 36 13 13 10 46:42 52
10 Swansea 37 15 7 15 44:44 52
11 Bristol City 37 14 8 15 48:48 50
12 Sheffield Utd 36 15 4 17 51:49 49
13 Birmingham 36 13 10 13 46:47 49
14 Preston 36 12 13 11 42:43 49
15 Stoke 37 13 9 15 42:39 48
16 QPR 36 13 8 15 46:58 47
17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 45
18 Charlton 36 11 11 14 34:44 44
19 Portsmouth 36 10 10 16 36:47 40
20 Blackburn 36 10 9 17 34:47 39
21 Leicester 37 11 11 15 50:57 38
22 West Brom 36 9 9 18 35:53 36
23 Oxford 36 8 11 17 34:48 35
24 Sheffield Wed 37 1 9 27 23:74 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 17 13 3 1 36:13 42
2 Ipswich 19 12 6 1 35:13 42
3 Millwall 19 11 3 5 27:21 36
4 Middlesbrough 17 10 5 2 26:12 35
5 Swansea 19 10 5 4 28:19 35
6 Watford 18 9 5 4 26:19 32
7 Birmingham 17 8 7 2 31:18 31
8 Southampton 17 8 6 3 26:14 30
9 Wrexham 19 8 6 5 34:30 30
10 Hull 19 9 3 7 29:31 30
11 Charlton 18 8 4 6 18:18 28
12 Sheffield Utd 18 8 3 7 29:21 27
13 Derby 19 7 6 6 26:25 27
14 Preston 19 7 6 6 23:23 27
15 Stoke 18 7 5 6 26:20 26
16 QPR 18 8 2 8 29:30 26
17 Bristol City 19 7 4 8 28:26 25
18 Leicester 18 7 4 7 25:25 25
19 West Brom 17 6 6 5 19:22 24
20 Portsmouth 18 6 4 8 19:19 22
21 Norwich 17 6 1 10 19:22 19
22 Blackburn 19 4 6 9 18:25 18
23 Oxford 17 4 6 7 15:23 18
24 Sheffield Wed 19 0 5 14 10:39 5