Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Tips, Predictions and 22/1 Bet Builder – Championship

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Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Tips, Predictions and 22/1 Bet Builder

20 February – 20:00 | Ewood Park

EFL Championship


Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End Preview

Blackburn Rovers welcome Lancashire rivals Preston North End to Ewood Park on Friday night in a high-stakes derby with huge implications at both ends of the table.

Blackburn currently sit 20th in the Championship standings, just three points above the relegation zone, and every home fixture now carries major significance. The appointment of Michael O’Neill has brought renewed structure, but injuries continue to limit squad depth. Rovers have been competitive in recent weeks, yet defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge have prevented them from pulling clear of danger.

Encouragingly for the hosts, they are unbeaten in their last four Championship meetings with Preston and tend to raise their level in derby fixtures at Ewood Park.

Preston, meanwhile, are firmly in the playoff conversation. Paul Heckingbottom’s side occupy 8th place and are level on points with the top six. The Lilywhites are unbeaten in three league matches and possess one of the division’s more balanced midfields, but away form remains a concern, with just one win in their last five on the road.

This clash has all the ingredients of a typical Championship derby — tight margins, physical battles and moments of individual quality likely to decide it.

Blackburn v Preston

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
11/10

Reason for Tip

Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Tips, Predictions and 22/1 Bet Builder

20 February – 20:00 | Ewood Park

EFL Championship


Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End Preview

Blackburn Rovers welcome Lancashire rivals Preston North End to Ewood Park on Friday night in a high-stakes derby with huge implications at both ends of the table.

Blackburn currently sit 20th in the Championship standings, just three points above the relegation zone, and every home fixture now carries major significance. The appointment of Michael O’Neill has brought renewed structure, but injuries continue to limit squad depth. Rovers have been competitive in recent weeks, yet defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge have prevented them from pulling clear of danger.

Encouragingly for the hosts, they are unbeaten in their last four Championship meetings with Preston and tend to raise their level in derby fixtures at Ewood Park.

Preston, meanwhile, are firmly in the playoff conversation. Paul Heckingbottom’s side occupy 8th place and are level on points with the top six. The Lilywhites are unbeaten in three league matches and possess one of the division’s more balanced midfields, but away form remains a concern, with just one win in their last five on the road.

This clash has all the ingredients of a typical Championship derby — tight margins, physical battles and moments of individual quality likely to decide it.

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
29/20

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
4/9

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 3.5 Cards
8/13

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Milutin Osmajic to Score

Anytime Goalscorer
4/1

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Andri Gudjohnsen 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
3/5

Reason for Tip

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

Blackburn remain without Scott Wharton, Ryan Hedges, Augustus Kargbo and Lewis Miller, while Todd Cantwell is sidelined. Michael O’Neill is expected to retain a compact shape and rely on quick transitions.

Preston will likely be without Daniel Iversen, Robbie Brady and Brad Potts, but Lewis Dobbin and Milutin Osmajic should lead the line once again.

Blackburn Rovers possible starting XI:
Toth; Alebiosu, Carter, McLoughlin, Pickering; Tronstad, Baradji; Morishita, Jorgensen, Afolayan; Gudjohnsen

Preston North End possible starting XI:
Cornell; Storey, Gibson, Offiah; Lang, McCann, Whiteman, Devine, Vukcevic; Dobbin, Osmajic

Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Prediction

This looks finely balanced. Preston arguably arrive with more structure and momentum, but Blackburn’s home crowd and derby urgency should keep them competitive.

Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Betting Tips

TipMan Bet Builder

Both Teams To Score 

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 8.5 Corners Total

Milutin Osmajic Anytime Goalscorer

Andri Gudjohnsen 1+ Shots On Target

🔥 Estimated Odds: ~ 22.00+ (dependent on bookmaker)

Blackburn v Preston

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
11/10

Reason for Tip

Blackburn Rovers v Preston NE Tips, Predictions and 22/1 Bet Builder

20 February – 20:00 | Ewood Park

EFL Championship


Blackburn Rovers v Preston North End Preview

Blackburn Rovers welcome Lancashire rivals Preston North End to Ewood Park on Friday night in a high-stakes derby with huge implications at both ends of the table.

Blackburn currently sit 20th in the Championship standings, just three points above the relegation zone, and every home fixture now carries major significance. The appointment of Michael O’Neill has brought renewed structure, but injuries continue to limit squad depth. Rovers have been competitive in recent weeks, yet defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge have prevented them from pulling clear of danger.

Encouragingly for the hosts, they are unbeaten in their last four Championship meetings with Preston and tend to raise their level in derby fixtures at Ewood Park.

Preston, meanwhile, are firmly in the playoff conversation. Paul Heckingbottom’s side occupy 8th place and are level on points with the top six. The Lilywhites are unbeaten in three league matches and possess one of the division’s more balanced midfields, but away form remains a concern, with just one win in their last five on the road.

This clash has all the ingredients of a typical Championship derby — tight margins, physical battles and moments of individual quality likely to decide it.

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
29/20

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
4/9

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 3.5 Cards
8/13

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Milutin Osmajic to Score

Anytime Goalscorer
4/1

Reason for Tip

20 Feb 20:00 - Blackburn vs Preston - Championship
20 Feb 20:00
Blackburn vs Preston - Championship

Andri Gudjohnsen 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
3/5

Reason for Tip

Conclusion

Blackburn desperately need points to ease relegation fears, while Preston are chasing playoff positioning. The visitors appear slightly more cohesive, but this should be a close and competitive Lancashire derby.

Goals at both ends look likely, and a narrow Preston win represents value.

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