Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton
• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 BST
• Venue: Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers have been struggling lately, losing four out of their last five games. They'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to get anything from this match. Southampton, on the other hand, have been more solid, drawing three of their last five and picking up a win against Sheffield United. They'll fancy their chances of exploiting Blackburn's leaky defence.

The game could be tight, with Southampton likely to control possession and Blackburn looking to hit on the counter. If Blackburn can keep it tight early on, they might nick a goal on the break. But Southampton's recent form suggests they'll have enough to edge it.

Blackburn Rovers are in a bit of a rut, losing four of their last five games. They've conceded 11 goals in those matches, which is a real worry. If they can't shore up their defence, it's going to be a long afternoon against Southampton. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal too, having scored just twice in their last five outings.

• Loss: 1-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Coventry City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Southampton have been more consistent recently, drawing three of their last five games and picking up a win against Sheffield United. They've only conceded five goals in those matches, showing they can be solid at the back.

If they can keep that up, they should have enough to get the better of a struggling Blackburn side. Their attack has been decent too, scoring five times in their last five games.

• Loss: 1-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Middlesbrough (H)

The last two meetings between these sides have been very different. Back in December, Southampton hammered Blackburn 4-0 at home in 2023. But when they met again in April 2024, it was a goalless draw. It's hard to predict which way this one will go based on those results.

• Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Southampton (06 Apr 2024)
• Southampton 4-0 Blackburn Rovers (16 Dec 2023)

• Todd Cantwell (Knee) - Out

• Hayden Carter  (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

• Ross Stewart (Hamstring) - Out

• Samuel Edozie (Knock) - Doubt

Predicted lineup: Tóth (GK), Miller (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Wharton (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), Tronstad (MF), Neve (MF), Henriksson (AT), Gudjohnsen (AT), Ohashi (AT)

With Hayden Carter out, Blackburn will need to rely on Miller, McLoughlin, and Wharton to keep things tight at the back. Neve's inclusion in midfield could provide some much-needed creativity going forward.

Predicted lineup: McCarthy (GK), Wood (DF), Harwood-Bellis (DF), Edwards (DF), Fraser (MF), Jander (MF), Charles (MF), Welington (MF), Armstrong (AT), Scienza (AT), Archer (AT)

Southampton's defence of Harwood-Bellis, Edwards, and Wood should be able to handle Blackburn's attack. With Charles and Jander in midfield, the team will look to control the game and create chances for their forwards.

• Henriksson vs Wood: This will be a key battle between Blackburn's striker and Southampton's solid defender.

• Tronstad vs Charles: Tronstad will need to keep tabs on Charles, who can dictate the tempo of the game from midfield.

• Neve (Blackburn Rovers): Neve's creativity could be crucial for Blackburn if they're to get anything from this game.

• Archer (Southampton): Archer's pace and finishing ability make him a constant threat up front for Southampton.

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