Championship· Regular Season - 5· Deepdale
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Preston vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Preston vs Blackburn tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Blackburn +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Blackburn or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| 1XPreston or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.84 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 2Blackburn to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Blackburn -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.11 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 32% | 3.13 | - |
| 1Preston to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.32 | - |
Preston vs Blackburn preview & analysis
Match preview
Preston host Blackburn in the Championship (Regular Season - 5) at Deepdale on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Preston have won 1, Blackburn have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Blackburn narrow favourites: Preston 17%, draw 41%, Blackburn 42%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.0 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 54% for over 2.5 and 54% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 |  Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Preston vs Blackburn: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Preston vs Blackburn?
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Blackburn are favourites. Our model gives Preston a 17% chance of winning, Blackburn 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Preston vs Blackburn?
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We rate both teams to score at 54%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Preston vs Blackburn kick off?
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Preston vs Blackburn kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Deepdale, Preston.
