Championship · Matchday 5 · Deepdale Stadium
Preston NE vs Blackburn prediction
Best picks
Preston NE or Blackburn
Under 2.5 goals
BTTS: No
Each dial shows the model's published probability for that call — the same number the track record grades after full time.
1 Preston NE@ 2.40
Model −2 vs market
X Draw@ 3.35
Model +2 vs market
2 Blackburn@ 3.00
In line with the market
Market bars are the fair probabilities implied by the odds (bookmaker margin removed); differences are percentage points. A higher model number is our model's opinion, not guaranteed value. Odds move constantly — shown as fetched 2026-09-04. Informational only, not betting advice.
More markets
Double chance
Either side wins70%
Preston NE or draw68%
Draw or Blackburn62%
Goal lines
Over 1.567%
Over 2.540%
Over 3.520%
Under: 1.5 33% · 2.5 60% · 3.5 80%
Both teams to score
Yes47%
No53%
Most likely score
1–1at 14%
The single likeliest cell of the scoreline grid — even the top score rarely clears 15%.
Team comparison
 Preston NE | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 24th | Position | 14th |
| 0 | Points | 5 |
| 0.8 | Goals / game | 1.3 |
| 20th | Attack rank | 24th |
| 20th | Defence rank | 4th |
| 1406 | Elo | 1475 |
| 0 | Form pts (last 5) | 5 |
Longer bars are better within the Championship this season. Attack, defence and Elo come from our model ratings.
Head-to-head · last 10
Recent form · last 10
Preston NE7 / 30 pts
- LPreston NE1–3Bristol City
- L
Charlton1–0Preston NE - LPreston NE1–3Wolverhampton
- L
Bolton2–1Preston NE - LPreston NE1–3Southampton
- W
Sheffield Utd2–3Preston NE - L
Birmingham2–1Preston NE - LPreston NE0–2West Brom
- WCharlton1–2Preston NE
- DPreston NE1–1QPR
Blackburn11 / 30 pts
- D
Lincoln City0–0Blackburn - LBlackburn1–2QPR
- WBlackburn2–1Middlesbrough
- DWolverhampton2–2Blackburn
- LBlackburn0–1Leicester City FC
- WSheffield Utd1–3Blackburn
- DBlackburn1–1Coventry City
- LSouthampton3–0Blackburn
- D
Stoke1–1Blackburn - DBlackburn0–0West Brom
Championship standingsLeague hub →
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 2 | QPR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
| 3 | Charlton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 5 | Wolverhampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 7 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| 13 |  West Ham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 |  Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 16 | Bolton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Derby County | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 18 | Lincoln City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 19 |  Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 21 |  Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 22 | Stoke | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 23 |  Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| 24 | Preston NE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
Model verdict
The model gives Preston NE a slim edge at 38% in a tight matchup. Preston NE arrive with 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 defeats from their last 10. For Blackburn it reads 2 wins, 5 draws, 3 defeats over the last 10. At home Preston NE have won 0 of their last 5; Blackburn have taken 6 of 15 points on their travels. The last 10 head-to-heads: 2 Preston NE wins, 3 draws, 5 for Blackburn. The fixture has produced 2.7 goals a game, and both teams found the net in 7 of the last 10. The draw is live here at 30% — noticeably above the usual rate. A cagey game is on the cards: Over 2.5 sits at just 40%. Model and market broadly agree on Preston NE (38% vs an implied 40%).
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Preston NE vs Blackburn?
Our model's most likely outcome is Preston NE win, with probabilities of 38% for a Preston NE win, 30% for a draw and 32% for an Blackburn win.
Will both teams score in Preston NE vs Blackburn?
The model puts both teams scoring at 47% — less likely than not.
What is the double chance prediction for Preston NE vs Blackburn?
Derived from the same model probabilities: Preston NE or draw 68%, draw or Blackburn 62%, and either side to win 70%. Double chance wins often and pays little — read the probability, not the streak.
When does Preston NE vs Blackburn kick off?
Kick-off is scheduled for 2026-09-05 · 11:30 UTC (shown in your local time on this page).
Where is Preston NE vs Blackburn being played?
The match is scheduled for Deepdale Stadium, the home ground of Preston NE.
How are these predictions made?
Probabilities come from a Dixon-Coles statistical model fitted on years of results, with recent form weighted more heavily. Every prediction is recorded permanently, and our full track record is public.