Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End face each other on Friday 02.20.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Blackburn Rovers's home ground, the Ewood Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Blackburn and PNE, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Blackburn vs PNE
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Blackburn Rovers preview
Blackburn Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 32 matches, Blackburn secured 9 victories, 8 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.09 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Riversiders's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.
Blackburn Rovers has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 0.94 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ryoya Morishita has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Blackburn Rovers has conceded 41 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.28 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Preston North End preview
Preston North End comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 12 victories, 12 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.
PNE's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 40 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.23.
The Lilywhites's offensive system is led by Lewis Dobbin, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lewis Dobbin. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.13 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.14 per match.
Head to head: Blackburn Rovers vs Preston North End
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Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.09 |
| Home | W L D D L |
0.88 |
| Away | W L L L D |
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 19% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.31 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.38 | 1.19 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 63% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 13% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 25% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 38% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.39 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.16 | 1.42 |
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L L |
1.5 |
| Home | D W L L W |
1.59 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 41% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.35 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.29 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1.06 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 53% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 29% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 24% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 47% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.31 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.5 | 1.51 |
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