Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Newcastle United U21 take on Blackburn Rovers U21 on Friday 13 March, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Whitley Park. Newcastle United U21 are 28th with 4 points from 5 games (in the bottom half), while Blackburn Rovers U21 sit 16th on 9 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Newcastle United U21's last 4: DDWL Most recently they drew with Leicester City U21 2–2 away. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Blackburn Rovers U21's last 3: LLD Most recently they lost to Crystal Palace U21 1–2 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Newcastle United U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 2.0 for Newcastle United U21 and 1.6 for Blackburn Rovers U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Newcastle United U21 1–1 Blackburn Rovers U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Newcastle United U2147%fair 2.12 · @2.00
Draw19%fair 5.18 · @3.60
Blackburn Rovers U2133%fair 2.99 · @2.88
3.61Expected goals
1.98Newcastle United U21 xG
1.63Blackburn Rovers U21 xG
69%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
3–16%
1–05%
From our goals model: Newcastle United U21 2.0 – 1.6 Blackburn Rovers U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Newcastle United U21 to win✓
47%
2.12
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Newcastle United U21 ahead at half-time✓
37%
2.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newcastle United U21 / FT Newcastle United U21✓
28%
3.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.58
–
Form
Newcastle United U21 – last 4
DDWL
9 Mar
@ Leicester City U21
2–2
D
27 Feb
vs Brighton U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Fulham U21
3–0
W
13 Feb
@ Arsenal U21
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Blackburn Rovers U21 – last 3
LLD
6 Mar
vs Crystal Palace U21
1–2
L
23 Feb
@ West Bromwich Albion U21
2–3
L
17 Feb
@ Ipswich Town U21
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newcastle United U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21.
What is the prediction for Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
On our numbers Newcastle United U21 have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Blackburn Rovers U21 33%.
How many goals will there be in Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our predicted score is Newcastle United U21 1–1 Blackburn Rovers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Whitley Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
