Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Friday 13 March: Newcastle United U21 v Blackburn Rovers U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Whitley Park. In the table, Newcastle United U21 are 28th, lower half, on 4 points after 5 matches; Blackburn Rovers U21 are 16th (upper half) with 9.
Current form
Newcastle United U21, last 4: DDWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Leicester City U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Blackburn Rovers U21, last 3: LLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Crystal Palace U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Newcastle United U21, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.3 for Blackburn Rovers U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Newcastle United U21 1.9 xG, Blackburn Rovers U21 1.6 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 69% for three or more goals, 69% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Newcastle United U21 45%, draw 22%, Blackburn Rovers U21 32%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Newcastle United U21 1–1 Blackburn Rovers U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Newcastle United U2145%fair 2.20 · @2.00
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.60
Blackburn Rovers U2132%fair 3.11 · @2.88
3.54Expected goals
1.93Newcastle United U21 xG
1.61Blackburn Rovers U21 xG
69%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Newcastle United U21 1.9 – 1.6 Blackburn Rovers U21 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
Newcastle United U21 to win✓
45%
2.20
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.46
1.40
Draw no bet
Newcastle United U21 (draw no bet)✓
59%
1.71
–
Asian handicap
Blackburn Rovers U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
First team to score
Newcastle United U21 to score first✓
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Newcastle United U21 ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.77
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newcastle United U21 / FT Newcastle United U21✓
28%
3.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.49
–
Recent results
Newcastle United U21 – last 4
DDWL
9 Mar
@ Leicester City U21
2–2
D
27 Feb
vs Brighton U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Fulham U21
3–0
W
13 Feb
@ Arsenal U21
0–1
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Blackburn Rovers U21 – last 3
LLD
6 Mar
vs Crystal Palace U21
1–2
L
23 Feb
@ West Bromwich Albion U21
2–3
L
17 Feb
@ Ipswich Town U21
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Newcastle United U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21.
What is the prediction for Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
On our numbers Newcastle United U21 have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Blackburn Rovers U21 32%.
How many goals will there be in Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our predicted score is Newcastle United U21 1–1 Blackburn Rovers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Newcastle United U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Whitley 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.
