Value bet: Blackburn to win @ 2.80 – our chance 43% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultBlackburn to win ✗43% · @2.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.32
Preston vs Blackburn: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 5 September the Championship brings Preston against Blackburn at Deepdale. Kick-off: 12:30 WAT. In the table, Preston are 24th, in the drop zone, on 8 points after 15 matches; Blackburn are 13th (lower half) with 21. There are 13 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Preston, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Bristol City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Blackburn, last 5: DLLWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Lincoln, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Blackburn, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.2 for Preston.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Blackburn 1–0 Preston.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Preston 1.3 xG, Blackburn 1.5 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Preston 34%, draw 23%, Blackburn 43%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.75.
Price worth noting: Blackburn to win @2.80 – the bookmaker implies 36%, our ratings say 43%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Preston 1–1 Blackburn. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Preston34%fair 2.93 · @2.40
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.10
Blackburn43%fair 2.34 · @2.80
2.75Expected goals
1.28Preston xG
1.47Blackburn xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
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 23% and Blackburn 43%.
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.
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.
