Preston North End welcome Blackburn Rovers to Deepdale in a Lancashire derby on Friday evening, live on Sky Sports. The visitors sit 19th in the table, but have won three of their last four, while North End have enjoyed a strong start to the season and sit fourth, eight points off leaders Coventry. Find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sondre Tronstad to be carded | 4/1 @ Bet365 (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Booked in five of his last ten Championship matches and looks a huge price here considering this just be a lively East Lancashire derby on Friday night. |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 4/6 @ Bet365 (60.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Value here due to Blackburn’s finishing struggles and Preston’s defensive record (5 clean sheets). |
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Odds correct at the time of writing.
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date: Preston are flying high in 4th place with 26 points from 15 matches, boasting a +6 goal difference. Blackburn, meanwhile, sit 19th with 16 points from 14 games and a negative goal difference. Preston’s consistency at both ends has kept them in the play-off chase, while Blackburn’s inability to convert chances has left them looking over their shoulder.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 4 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 26 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 19 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 19 | -5 | 16 |
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Head-to-Head
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/25 | Blackburn 2-1 Preston | Championship |
| 22/09/24 | Preston 0-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| 17/02/24 | Preston 2-2 Blackburn | Championship |
| 10/11/23 | Blackburn 1-2 Preston | Championship |
| 22/04/23 | Preston 1-1 Blackburn | Championship |
Conclusion
With Preston North End having enjoiyed a strong start to the campaign and with home advantage, they are the favourites to collect the three points. However, Rovers have won three of their last four and the result looks a little tricky to predict. Instead, take a look at backing under 2.5 goals, or dipping into the card markets for what should be a heated contest.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
