Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers betting tips: Championship preview, predictions and odds
Dack, Bradley
Edun, Tayo
McCann, Ali
Poveda, Ian
Rafferty, Joe
Maguire, Sean
Recommended bets
Draw and under 2.5 goals is 3/1.
Ben Brereton Díaz is 9/2 to break the deadlock and 8/5 to score anytime.
Match preview
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – AUGUST 28: Blackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher celebrates with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers at Riverside Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Time is running out if Blackburn Rovers are going to snatch a play-off place.
Tony Mowbray’s side were actually second in the table as recently as 9 February but, having lost eight of their last 14, have slipped down to eighth.
The Blue and Whites lost both games over Easter weekend, 2-1 at Peterborough before a 1-0 home reverse against Stoke.
As a result, Rovers start the weekend three points below the play-off line.
After this, Blackburn face second-placed Bournemouth away before hosting Birmingham on the final day, probably needing seven points to get into the top six.
Thus, this is very much must win.
Preston North End meanwhile were champions of England in 1889 and 1890 but haven’t played top-tier football since 1961.
This isn’t going to change with Ryan Lowe’s men currently 15th, not going to go up or down this year.
The Lilywhites lost 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Tuesday, the night Fulham sealed promotion, ending their three match unbeaten sequence.
Despite having essentially nothing to play for, Preston would love to all but end their Lancashire rival’s hope of promotion.
Who will win this local derby at Deepdale?
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Bamber Bridge vs Preston North End - 0:3
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Barnsley vs Preston North End - 1:3
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Fulham FC vs Preston North End - 3:0
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Birmingham City vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:2
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Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - 1:4
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Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City - 0:1
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Peterborough United vs Blackburn Rovers - 2:1
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| July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Bamber Bridge | 0 - 3 | Preston North End |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Barnsley | 1 - 3 | Preston North End |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 19, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Fulham FC | 3 - 0 | Preston North End |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Birmingham City | 1 - 2 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 15, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Peterborough United | 2 - 1 | Blackburn Rovers |
| Preston North End | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 16 | Matches won | 19 |
| 57 | Goal attempts | 95 |
| 18 | Shots on goal | 39 |
| 20 | Shots off goal | 35 |
| 211 | Corner kicks | 197 |
| 6% | Average ball possession | 9% |
| 19 | Shots blocked | 21 |
| 90 | Cards given | 116 |
| 68 | Free kicks | 104 |
| 15 | Offsides | 20 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 44 | Goals by foot | 48 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 52 | Goals scored | 59 |
| 56 | Goals conceded | 50 |
| Preston North End | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Matches | 15 |
| 8 | Home Matches | 7 |
| 7 | Away Matches | 8 |
| 23 | Total Goals | 25 |
| 1.53 | Average Goals Scored | 1.67 |
| 6 | Wins | 6 |
| 6 | Losses | 6 |
| 3 | Draws | 3 |
| April 25, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 1 - 4 | Blackburn Rovers |
| December 4, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 - 0 | Preston North End |
| February 12, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 - 2 | Preston North End |
| November 24, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Preston North End | 0 - 3 | Blackburn Rovers |
| January 11, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Blackburn Rovers | 1 - 1 | Preston North End |
Championship table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Norwich City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Preston North End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Birmingham City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Stoke City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Rotherham United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Coventry City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Reading FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cardiff City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wigan Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Luton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Swansea City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Bristol City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Blackpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What time is kick off between Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers?
18:30, Monday 25 April 2022
