Deepdale · Referee Anthony Backhouse, England · Analysis updated 14:19 UTC
Preston vs Blackburn Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.03 expected goals for Preston and 1.90 for Blackburn, a combined total of 2.93. That distribution gives Blackburn the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Blackburn win
57.8% probability
Expected goals
1.03 – 1.90
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Preston home form
3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Blackburn to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 20% / 22% / 58% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.03 goals for Preston and 1.90 for Blackburn, a combined 2.93 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
42%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
80%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–110.5%
- 0–110.2%
- 1–29.9%
- 0–29.7%
- 1–36.3%
Recent form
Preston
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs QPR · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lincoln · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Watford · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-05T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn · 2-1 (W)
Blackburn
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Cardiff · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Portsmouth · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Sheffield Utd · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-05T11:30:00.000Z · A vs Preston · 1-2 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2026-09-05T11:30:00.000Z · Preston 2-1 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2026-02-20T20:00:00.000Z · Preston 0-1 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2025-11-21T20:00:00.000Z · Preston 1-2 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2025-01-31T20:00:00.000Z · Preston 1-2 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2024-09-22T11:00:00.000Z · Preston 0-0 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2024-02-17T15:00:00.000Z · Preston 2-2 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2023-11-10T20:00:00.000Z · Preston 2-1 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2023-04-22T16:30:00.000Z · Preston 1-1 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2022-12-10T12:00:00.000Z · Preston 4-1 Blackburn (Championship)
- 2022-04-25T18:30:00.000Z · Preston 1-4 Blackburn (Championship)
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 | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 |
| 4 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 5 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 8 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| 9 | Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| 10 | Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 12 | Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 14 |
| 13 | Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 19 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 9 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 21 | Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Blackburn win, at 57.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.