Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers predictions take us to the Pirelli Stadium for a Carabao Cup first round tie between League One and Championship opposition. Burton will see this as a chance to claim a notable scalp, while Blackburn head into the game just days before their league campaign begins.
Burton vs Blackburn predictions & betting tips
| Our prediction | Odds & bookmaker | Confidence | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn to win | 5/4 bet365 | ★★★ | The division between the sides tells the story. Blackburn are a Championship outfit expected to name a strong XI ahead of their league opener, and their quality across midfield and attack should be too much for a League One Burton over 90 minutes. Rovers are rightly favourites and look fair value at odds-against. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/1 bet365 | ★★ | Both of the sides’ only previous meetings finished all-square and with goals in them, and this shapes as an open first-round tie. Burton will back themselves to have a go at home, while Blackburn carry a genuine cutting edge — there should be enough at both ends to clear this line. |
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How both teams head into Burton vs Blackburn
Burton Albion
The Brewers’ summer read L-D-D-L-W, hardly spectacular but with a win to sign off on and, more importantly, minutes in the legs for a reshaped squad. A run to the Bass Charity Vase success gave the attack a confidence boost heading into the competitive stuff.
As the League One side here, Burton go in as clear underdogs, but a first-round cup tie at the Pirelli against a rotated visiting XI is exactly the sort of leveller that can tempt an upset. Getting the front two on the ball early will be key.
Blackburn Rovers
Rovers’ friendlies read D-W-L-W-D, a typically mixed pre-season bag. However the picture that matters is that Blackburn look sharp and settled just ahead of their Championship curtain-raiser. The division’s step up in class should tell over the course of the tie.
Blackburn have the stronger, deeper squad and the extra quality across the pitch. Even with the league in mind, the main question is how much Blackburn rotate, but their squad should still have enough quality to beat League One opposition.
Burton vs Blackburn team news
Burton Albion Team news
Corey Addai is expected to start in goal on loan from Stockport County. Young striker Gbemi Arubi could be handed a competitive debut off the bench.
Blackburn Rovers Team news
Blackburn are expected to field a strong side given the timing before their league opener. Midfielder Sondre Tronstad remains sidelined with a knee injury until around November, while summer signing Jayden Fevrier adds fresh competition out wide. Andri Gudjohnsen could feature as he builds match fitness.
Burton vs Blackburn head-to-head
There’s precious little recent history to lean on: these clubs have met just twice, both back in the 2016-17 Championship season, and both finished level — a 2-2 draw at Ewood Park and a 1-1 at the Pirelli. It means the better part of a decade has passed since the last meeting, so recent form and squad depth count for far more than any head-to-head pattern here.
Burton vs Blackburn prediction
Burton’s improving warm-up form and home advantage should make this competitive for a while, and the cup’s great appeal is that a rotated favourite can be got at. But class usually wins out over 90 minutes at this stage, and Blackburn simply have too much in the tank. Expect the Brewers to land a blow but Rovers to edge a lively tie.
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