Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Nottingham Forest to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.61 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.61Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNottingham Forest to win ✓64% · @1.61
Double chanceNottingham Forest or draw ✓82% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗62% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.14
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.32
Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn preview and prediction
The match
The Friendlies Clubs sees Nottingham Forest take on Blackburn on Wednesday 22 July, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Estadio da Nora.
Form guide
Nottingham Forest's last 5: WDLDL Most recently they beat Notts County 2–0 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Blackburn's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Longridge Town 4–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Nottingham Forest and 0.8 for Blackburn. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 58%, both teams to score at 62%.
Safer route: Nottingham Forest or draw (82%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.50.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Nottingham Forest to win – a 64% chance at odds of 1.61, above our fair price of 1.56, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Blackburn. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nottingham Forest64%fair 1.56 · @1.61
Draw18%fair 5.52 · @4.33
Blackburn18%fair 5.67 · @4.60
2.77Expected goals
1.92Nottingham Forest xG
0.85Blackburn xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–012%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest 1.9 – 0.8 Blackburn 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
Nottingham Forest to win✓
64%
1.56
1.61
Double chance
Nottingham Forest or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.62
1.50
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
80%
1.26
1.14
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.72
1.48
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
1.65
Half-time result
Nottingham Forest ahead at half-time✓
45%
2.23
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest / FT Nottingham Forest✓
40%
2.52
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.32
–
Form
Nottingham Forest – last 6
WDLDLW
18 Jul
@ Notts County
2–0
W
24 May
vs Bournemouth
1–1
D
17 May
@ Manchester United
2–3
L
10 May
vs Newcastle
1–1
D
7 May
@ Aston Villa
0–4
L
4 May
@ Chelsea
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Blackburn – last 6
WDLWDL
18 Jul
@ Longridge Town
4–0
W
11 Jul
@ Accrington ST
0–0
D
2 May
vs Leicester
0–1
L
22 Apr
@ Sheffield Utd
3–1
W
17 Apr
vs Coventry
1–1
D
14 Apr
@ Southampton
0–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nottingham Forest and Blackburn.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.61.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Blackburn 18%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1–0 Blackburn, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn?
Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio da Nora.
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.
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