Derby County and Blackburn Rovers face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Pride Park Stadium (Pride Park Stadium) on Saturday, 28/02/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County (The Rams) Limited vs The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Derby County win or draw

Our top betting tip is Derby County to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Derby County, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Derby County losing to Blackburn Rovers. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Derby County's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Derby County and Blackburn Rovers both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

The Rams preview

Derby County comes into the match having played 34 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.41 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses.

Derby County's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 49 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.

The offence system of Derby County is led by Carlton Morris as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joe Ward, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 1.32 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 51 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.38.

Blackburn preview

On the other hand, Blackburn Rovers comes into the match having played 34 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.12 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses.

Blackburn Rovers's attack has scored 33 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 0.94 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.92.

The offence system of Blackburn Rovers is led by Yuki Ohashi as the top scorer of the season. The japanese forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryoya Morishita, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Derby County

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L W

1.2

Home W L D L L

0.8

Away L L W W W

1.8

Away Team

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Blackburn Rovers

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L W

1.8

Home L W W L D

1.4

Away W L L L D

0.8

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Published on 28 February 2026, at 08:48 Last updated on 23 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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