Watford vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Watford vs Blackburn

Watford host Blackburn in this Championship fixture at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Teams Might Struggle to Score Big

We’re not convinced that Watford and Blackburn score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -141.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-1 Blackburn Victory

Watford drew their last game 2-2 at home, with the action taking place at Vicarage Road against Southampton. The Hornets boasted 54% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Kwadwo Baah and Nestory Irankunda each scored one goal.

Blackburn Rovers lost when last in action. In a home game at Ewood Park, they were beaten 2-0 by Norwich City. The Lancashire team recorded 46% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackburn overcame Watford in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 home triumph at Ewood Park. The 8 H2H games most recently played have featured four Watford wins, one draw and three victories for Blackburn.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Watford	4	1	2	1	5	5	0	5:5	5
19	Blackburn	4	1	0	3	4	5	-1	4:5	3

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Watford have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Paulo Pezzolano's men have averaged 49.2% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Moussa Sissoko leads the way with 3 goals, with Nestory Irankunda and Luca Kjerrumgaard scoring 2 each. Imran Louza has recorded the most assists with 4.

Blackburn have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts. The Riversiders have averaged 50.6% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 6.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Yuki Ohashi has top scored with 4, while Todd Cantwell and Tyrhys Dolan are next best on 3. Look no further than Todd Cantwell for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Watford predicted lineup (3-5-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Max Alleyne, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Jeremy Petris, Hector Kyprianou, Moussa Sissoko, Edo Kayembe, Marc Bola, Nestory Irankunda, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Blackburn predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Balázs Tóth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Scott Wharton, Jake Garrett, Harry Pickering, Sondre Tronstad, Sidnei Tavares, Yuki Ohashi, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Watford vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Watford vs Blackburn betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t expect the teams to serve up too much excitement, with Under 2.5 Goals on the cards for this Championship game. This selection provides attractive betting odds of -141.

The first port of call is to check out the Championship injury and suspension 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 Watford vs Blackburn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Watford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Watford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blackburn games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 1 - 1 Blackburn

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

Top Pick: Yuki Ohashi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn) is available to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -122. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Yuki Ohashi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-137

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Moussa Sissoko to Score +475

Moussa Sissoko (Watford) has racked up two goals in his past five Championship home matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +475 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Moussa Sissoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

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Corners Prediction

Blackburn Under 4.5 Corners -152

Blackburn Rovers have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive games, while Watford have had an average of 3.00 corners against them in their last 5 home matches. There’s a price of -152 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Blackburn line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

8.20 4.40 3.80

Home

10.50 6.20 4.30

Away

8.70 3.90 4.80

Blackburn

Total

10.40 4.20 6.20

Home

9.30 5.10 4.20

Away

9.20 3.70 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Watford Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Blackburn Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+650

2

+165

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Watford vs Blackburn 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.

Bookies Predicting a Close-Run Battle

With the bookies giving them a 44% probability of winning, Watford might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +128 when it comes to triumphing in this Championship clash. Blackburn Rovers are the +220 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Watford -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -104. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Blackburn. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+220

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+110

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-313

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-164

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-104

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-110

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is the First Goalscorer favourite at +450. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +220.

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+220

Anytime

+450

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

First

+475

Anytime

+1000

Rocco Vata (Watford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Tom Ince (Watford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

James Morris (Watford)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Jeremy Ngakia (Watford)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Marc Bola (Watford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+160

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+128

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-137

Kwadwo Baah (Watford)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-172

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Othmane Maamma (Watford)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Tom Dele-Bashiru (Watford)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Rocco Vata (Watford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Tom Ince (Watford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-345

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Four Wins for Watford in Previous Ten Home Games

Watford have collected four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Blackburn have managed five losses, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

In the last meeting at Vicarage Road, Watford defeated Blackburn by a 1-0 scoreline. The previous 4 H2H games at Vicarage Road have involved two Watford wins, a single draw and one Blackburn victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Watford Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	5	5	6	4
Blackburn Away Stats		4-1-5	1.80	0.90	0.90	3	7	2	8

• 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

Watford vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Watford vs Blackburn team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with timely injury updates.

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