Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 55% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultBlackburn to win ✓52% · @2.05
Double chanceBlackburn or draw ✓77% · @1.24
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @2.00
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.40
Blackburn vs Preston: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Preston travel to face Blackburn on Friday 20 February in the Championship, with Ewood Park the venue – the ball rolls at 21:00 WAT. In the table, Blackburn are 13th, lower half, on 21 points after 15 matches; Preston are 24th (in the drop zone) with 8. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Blackburn 1.7 xG, Preston 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Blackburn 52%, draw 25%, Preston 23%.
Lower-risk option: Blackburn or draw (77%) at 1.24.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 2.00.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.00 – the bookmaker implies 50%, our ratings say 55%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Blackburn or draw (77%, odds 1.24). Most likely score in line with that pick: Blackburn 1–0 Preston. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Blackburn52%fair 1.92 · @2.05
Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.10
Preston23%fair 4.37 · @4.00
2.58Expected goals
1.67Blackburn xG
0.91Preston xG
55%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–011%
2–110%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Blackburn 1.7 – 0.9 Preston expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Blackburn to win✓
52%
1.92
2.05 ▲
Double chance
Blackburn or draw✓
77%
1.30
1.24
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
2.00 ▲
Draw no bet
Blackburn (draw no bet)✓
69%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Preston +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.41
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.80
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.20
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
1.06
First team to score
Blackburn to score first✓
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Blackburn / FT Blackburn✗
34%
2.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.40
–
Recent results
Blackburn
No recent results on record.
Preston
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Blackburn and Preston.
Our pick is Blackburn or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.24.
Who will win Blackburn vs Preston?
On our numbers Blackburn have a 52% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Preston 23%.
How many goals will there be in Blackburn vs Preston?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Blackburn vs Preston?
Our predicted score is Blackburn 1–0 Preston, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Blackburn vs Preston?
Blackburn vs Preston (Championship) kicks off on Friday 20 February 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Ewood Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
