Blackburn vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2025

We are expecting a low number of goals when Blackburn meet Preston. The odds of -163 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

Blackburn Rovers have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Bristol City at Ashton Gate. John Eustace's side had 48% possession and managed one shot on target, while Andreas Weimann scored the goal.

Preston North End have won their previous two games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Deepdale against Middlesbrough. The Lilywhites had 42% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Stefan Thordarson and Emil Riis Jakobsen found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston have not lost any of the past five matches against Blackburn, with the last encounter seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Deepdale. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Preston	21	9	8	4	29	22	7	29:22	35
20	Blackburn	20	6	4	10	20	26	-6	20:26	22

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Blackburn have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. The Riversiders have averaged 48.0% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Top scorer Andreas Weimann has found the net 2 times, with Makhtar Gueye, Callum Brittain, Danny Batth and Danny Batth getting 1 goals each. Makhtar Gueye is the top assists maker with 3.

Preston have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Lancashire club average 44.8% possession, 2.8 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Milutin Osmajic has scored 4, followed by Emil Riis Jakobsen on 3 and Brad Potts with 2. Milutin Osmajic has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Aynsley Pears (GK), Callum Brittain, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Owen Beck, Lewis Travis, John Buckley, Tyrhys Dolan, Andreas Weimann, Ryan Hedges, Makhtar Gueye.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Freddie Woodman (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jayden Meghoma, Alistair McCann, Ryan Ledson, Sam Greenwood, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Blackburn vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

We could be set for a low-scoring Championship encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -163, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Blackburn vs Preston league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackburn games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Preston games.

According to the odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 0 - 1 Preston

We’re betting on Preston to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +800 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

There has been six straight Preston away games where 9.5 Total Corners has not been covered, while it has been three  consecutive Blackburn Rovers matches where the same thing has happened. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

9.20 5.30 3.90

Home

10.30 5.70 4.60

Away

9.70 3.40 6.30

Preston

Total

7.10 2.80 4.30

Home

8.00 4.40 3.60

Away

8.30 3.30 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Blackburn Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+550

2

+170

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Blackburn vs Preston Odds

The bookies have Blackburn Rovers at +105 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 49% likely to win this Championship match according to the latest betting odds. Preston North End are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +285.

A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+215

2

+285

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+102

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-303

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+105

2 Hcp +0.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-164

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-128

Blackburn vs Preston Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Blackburn vs Preston team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.

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