Blackburn vs Stoke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Stoke

Blackburn host Stoke in this Championship game at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get Under 2.5 as the Value Bet

The best bet on this Blackburn vs Stoke game could involve a Total Goals selection. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -159 look value.

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Stoke Beat Blackburn in their Last Clash

Blackburn Rovers have lost their last three home games, most recently suffering a 2-1 defeat to Swansea City at Ewood Park. The Lancashire team had 51% possession and three shots on target, with Todd Cantwell bagging the goal.

Stoke City played out a 0-0 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Riverside Stadium, with Middlesbrough the opponents. The Potters recorded 45% possession and totalled five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stoke have landed victories in their last two encounters against Blackburn. A 1-0 win when hosting at bet365 Stadium came after a 2-0 away victory at Ewood Park. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included six Stoke victories, one draw and three triumphs for Blackburn.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Stoke	8	4	2	2	10	5	5	10:5	14
22	Blackburn	7	2	0	5	6	10	-4	6:10	6

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Blackburn have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. The Riversiders have averaged 49.5% possession and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Todd Cantwell leads the way with 4 goals, with Yuki Ohashi and Tyrhys Dolan getting 2 apiece. Yuki Ohashi has made the most assists with 2.

Stoke have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 11.5 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Mark Robins' side average 51.3% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Sorba Thomas has scored 3, followed by Lewis Baker, Million Manhoef and Divin Mubama with 2 goals apiece. Look no further than Sorba Thomas for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Balázs Tóth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Sondre Tronstad, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Augustus Kargbo, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Stoke predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot, Ashley Phillips, Eric Junior Bocat, Tomas Rigo, Tatsuki Seko, Million Manhoef, Joon-ho Bae, Sorba Thomas, Robert Bozenik.

Blackburn vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Blackburn vs Stoke betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the -159 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this Championship clash to yield goals.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Championship form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Blackburn vs Stoke league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Blackburn games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Stoke games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Stoke games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Stoke games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 1 - 0 Stoke

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Blackburn winning 1-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andri Gudjohnsen Under 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) can be backed at -152 to not record a shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Andri Gudjohnsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+275

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-152

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Ryan Hedges To Score +500

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn) can be wagered to score at +500. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Ryan Hedges Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -149

There’s been a corner average of 10.80 in the past five away matches involving Stoke, with over 9.5 corners being awarded in four of the previous five Blackburn Rovers home games. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -149 that it’s covered.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

9.10 3.90 5.20

Home

9.30 5.10 4.20

Away

8.20 3.70 4.50

Stoke

Total

10.40 6.40 4.00

Home

8.70 5.20 3.50

Away

10.00 5.10 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-100

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-163

Under 4.5

+120

Stoke Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-128

X

+650

2

+133

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Blackburn vs Stoke 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The bookmakers have betting odds of +150 for Blackburn Rovers to triumph in this Championship clash, with Stoke City trading at a price of +185 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +220.

For those wanting some insurance backing Blackburn, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s +114 that they manage to beat Stoke on this market.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -112 and No at -123.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+220

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+108

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-313

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+114

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-123

Yuki Ohashi Favourite to Find the Net First

Yuki Ohashi is available at +250 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +600 to find the net first.

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Jamie Donley (Stoke)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Sam Gallagher (Stoke)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-152

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-179

Jamie Donley (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-189

Million Manhoef (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Sam Gallagher (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Lewis Baker (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Sorba Thomas (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Blackburn Home Form Not Convincing

The past four Blackburn games at Ewood Park have ended in defeat. The Lancashire team have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Stoke have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

In the last meeting at Ewood Park, Stoke defeated Blackburn by a 2-0 scoreline. Stoke have landed four victories, Blackburn have one win and there’s been two draws in the past 7 H2H matches at Ewood Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackburn Home Stats		2-2-6	3.00	1.30	1.70	7	3	8	2
Stoke Away Stats		3-3-4	2.20	0.90	1.30	4	6	3	7

• 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

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Blackburn vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

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