Value bet: Blackburn to win @ 2.80 – our chance 44% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +23%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBlackburn to win ✗44% · @2.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 10.51
Preston vs Blackburn preview and prediction
The match
Blackburn travel to Deepdale in the Championship on Saturday 5 September (12:30 WAT) to face Preston. Preston are 24th with 8 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Blackburn sit 13th on 21 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Preston's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Bristol City 1–3 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Blackburn's last 5: DLLWD Most recently they drew with Lincoln 0–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Blackburn arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Blackburn 1–0 Preston.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.3 for Preston and 1.5 for Blackburn. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Blackburn to win at 2.80 – 44% on our numbers against 36% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Preston 1–1 Blackburn. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston34%fair 2.97 · @2.40
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.10
Blackburn44%fair 2.27 · @2.80
2.75Expected goals
1.26Preston xG
1.49Blackburn xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Preston 1.3 – 1.5 Blackburn expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Preston vs Blackburn?
On our numbers Preston have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Blackburn 44%.
How many goals will there be in Preston vs Blackburn?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston vs Blackburn?
Our predicted score is Preston 1–1 Blackburn, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Preston vs Blackburn?
Preston vs Blackburn (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Deepdale.
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.
