{"id":1435169,"date":"2026-02-26T10:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1435169"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:24:26","slug":"match-preview-derby-vs-blackburn-28-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-derby-vs-blackburn-28-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Derby County<\/a> host Blackburn Rovers<\/a> in a contest that pits attacking edge against possession play at Pride Park this weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Derby have the firepower and recent form on their side, Blackburn arrive with motivation to halt a slide after a tough home defeat. Kick-off is set for 12:30 on Saturday in what could be a pivotal encounter for both teams\u2019 Championship<\/a> aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Derby\u2019s clinical finishing, their superior goal output, and recent head-to-head successes, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We\u2019re especially confident in Derby finding the net, with their strikers in sharp form and Blackburn\u2019s defensive record offering opportunities.<\/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
Derby County to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDerby\u2019s attack is the second-highest among mid-table sides (49 goals), and they’ve won both of the last two meetings with Rovers. With Blackburn conceding 43 this season, Derby\u2019s forwards look well-placed to exploit their defensive gaps.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patrick Agyemang Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n15\/8 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(34.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nAgyemang leads Derby\u2019s line with 10 goals this season, including 6 with his head. Blackburn have struggled to defend crosses, and with Derby\u2019s strong heading record, Agyemang is the main threat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

Derby County have maintained mid-table security with a positive goal difference, while Blackburn Rovers\u2019 defensive frailties have left them closer to the relegation fray. Derby\u2019s 13 wins and 48 points from 34 games keep them in the top half, while Blackburn\u2019s 38 points from 10 wins leave them looking over their shoulder.<\/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
Derby County<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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