Date: Saturday 17th February 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Deepdale
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers: Top free betting tips
Blackburn Rovers will come into this Lancashire derby not confident of a win due to their bad form as opposed to Preston's fairly ok form. Preston has won all of their previous three matches against Ipswich Town, Cardiff City and Middlesbrough while Blackburn has won just one of their previous ten Championship matches, that one win came against Stoke City. Blackburn have also lost seven of their previous ten games, drawing just twice. Blackburn will be desperate to avoid defeat against local rivals Preston to ensure that they do not get dragged even further into a relegation battle.
Correct outcome prediction: Preston North End to Win
For our first Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers prediction, we are predicting that Preston North End will earn their fourth win in a row as they welcome Blackburn Rovers to Deepdale. Preston has won nine and lost five of their sixteen home matches this season, with just seven teams winning more home games than the Lillywhites thus far. Blackburn on the other hand has lost nine times away from home this season but has scored plenty, averaging around 1.4 away goals scored and exactly two away goals conceded.
Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Preston will be thankful for the return of Emil Riis' shooting boots who has now scored two goals in his last two games, despite not scoring in thirteen matches before that. Two of Preston's previous three matches have seen 2.5 goals scored or more while three of Blackburn's previous four matches have seen 2.5 goals or more scored.
Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Preston North End
Our final Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers prediction is yet again an attempt to predict the correct final score. Combining the first two predictions, we conclude this preview with a 2-1 win for Preston North End against local rivals Blackburn Rovers.
Preston has won all of their previous three matches, scoring seven times and conceding three times, averaging one goal conceded in that time and slightly over two goals scored.
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers: What the Fans Think
Preston goalkeeper earns the sponsor man of the match against Middlesbrough
💪 Superb between the sticks. 🥅
Tonight's @epicpgc man of the match was Freddie Woodman, as chosen by our match sponsor, Dewhurst Homes.
Thanks to the man of the match sponsor, £500 will be donated to Freddie's chosen charity, @TheLimelightFDN. 🤍#pnefc pic.twitter.com/ROVF8nwN6P
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) February 14, 2024
John Eustace was disappointed with his team's most recent performance
💬 “We can be a lot better on the ball. I’ve seen over the course of the season just how good the boys can be on the ball, so it was disappointing.”
John Eustace on last night’s defeat. Read more 👇#Rovers 🔵⚪️https://t.co/YMFlJ65sOs
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) February 14, 2024
How far will Blackburn's fans have to travel to Preston?
The driving distance between Blackburn and Preston is just under thirty minutes with eleven miles separating the two stadiums. Trains are an option for this journey but with the journey taking longer than a journey on the road, we would advise using the official supporters busses or a private vehicle.
Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers: How to purchase tickets?
Blackburn Rovers has received a full allocation of tickets, which as of the time of writing, are not sold out with the remaining tickets still on sale via Blackburn Rovers' website. Adult tickets are priced at £30.
The ticket prices for Preston North End fans are priced at £34.
FAQs regarding Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers
What was Preston's previous result? 2-1 win against Blackburn Rovers.
What was Blackburn's previous result? 1-0 defeat against Birmingham City.
What was the last head-to-head result? 2-1 to Preston North End.