Main prediction: Preston North End to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Preston North End
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers meet again this 05/09, at 12:30, at Deepdale Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Preston North End have won 0 time(s). Blackburn Rovers have won 1. Preston North End are the favourites with a 36.764705882353% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers.
Prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Corners Preston North End Win
Overview Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Preston North End are favourites, with odds of 2.72 and a 36.764705882353% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Preston North End Football Club Limited, with 8 win(s) against 7 for Blackburn Rovers. The odds for a The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited win are 3.175 and a draw is 8.
In the EFL Championship, Preston North End have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. The top scorer is Jordan Thompson, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Blackburn Rovers have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers
In 20 clashes, Preston North End have the advantage over Blackburn Rovers: 8 win(s) against 7 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/02/2026, in the EFL Championship. Blackburn Rovers won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Preston North End: current form
Preston North End are going through a difficult patch: 5 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)
Performance: 0 point(s) per match
3 goals scored (0.75 per match)
Top scorer: Jordan Thompson (1 goal(s))
Blackburn Rovers: current form
For the visitors, Blackburn Rovers have played 4 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match
5 goals scored (1.25 per match)
Top scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen (2 goal(s))
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers key players
In the EFL Championship, Jordan Thompson carries Preston North End Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Delano Burgzorg, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen is the name that frightens the most for Blackburn with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Oladapo Afolayan leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers statistics in the EFL Championship
Preston North End have an average of 8.5 corners and 2.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have 10 corners and 3.5 cards. See the numbers for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers in the table below.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.59 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.58 | 1.55 |
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L W D |
1 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.13 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.88 | 2.07 | 1.7 |
More tips for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
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Correct score prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
The favoritism in the odds points to Preston North End. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Preston North End 1-0 Blackburn Rovers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Check out where to watch the live match between Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers
The line-ups for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Iversen
Goalkeeper
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4
Harrison Clarke
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6
Liam Lindsay
Defender
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7
Alfie Devine
Midfielder
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9
Jusef Erabi
Forward
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12
Caleb Wiley
Defender
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15
Jordan Thompson
Midfielder
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17
Stanley Mills
Forward
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19
Lewis Jack Gibson
Defender
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27
Leo Leroy
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37
Delano Burgzorg
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up
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1
Aynsley Pears
Goalkeeper
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2
Ryan Alebiousu
Defender
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4
Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
Defender
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6
Tom Atcheson
Defender
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8
Sam Morsy
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9
Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen
Forward
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10
Todd Cantwell
Midfielder
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15
Sean McLoughlin
Defender
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21
Oladapo Afolayan
Forward
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25
Ryoya Morishita
Midfielder
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31
Kristi Montgomery
Midfielder
The Blackburn Rovers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Match: Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Deepdale Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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