{"id":1425816,"date":"2026-01-22T11:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1425816"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:32:12","slug":"match-preview-blackburn-vs-watford-24-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-blackburn-vs-watford-24-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Watford: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blackburn Rovers<\/a> face Watford<\/a> at Ewood Park in a clash that could shape the Championship<\/a> relegation and play-off races. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday. With Watford pushing for the play-off spots and Blackburn battling at the wrong end of the table, the stakes are high for both sides. Recent head-to-heads have been tight, but this season’s data shows Watford as the more clinical and balanced outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on this season’s attacking stats, efficiency in front of goal, and the recent form table, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Watford’s ability to get a result due to their superior conversion rates and midfield goal threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Watford to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Betfair<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWatford have netted 12 more goals than Blackburn this season, with a much higher shot and pass accuracy (47.9% shots on target, 81.2% pass accuracy). Their attack is more diverse, with 16 goals from midfielders, and they have lost just 7 of 27 league games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides average more than a goal per game and have leaky defences (Blackburn 36 conceded, Watford 32). Recent head-to-heads have produced goals, and both sides have attacking threats capable of making this a high-scoring affair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Watford are seventh in the table, firmly in the play-off chase, while Blackburn sit in the relegation zone in 22nd. Watford boast a +6 goal difference and a 41% win rate, compared to Blackburn’s -11 and just 26% wins from 27 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Watford<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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