Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City

• Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: Ewood Park

Match Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Stoke City

Blackburn Rovers have had a bit of a rollercoaster lately, with two wins and three losses in their last five. They've shown they can nick a win at home, but their defence has been leaky, especially against Swansea and Charlton. Stoke City, on the other hand, have drawn a couple, showing they can hold their own but struggle to finish games off. This match could be tight, with Blackburn looking to exploit their home advantage but needing to tighten up at the back.

Stoke's recent form suggests they'll be hard to break down, but their lack of goals could be their downfall. Blackburn might just have the edge if they can keep it tight and use their attacking threats like Morishita and Gudjohnsen effectively. Expect a close game with chances at both ends, but Blackburn's home form might just see them through.

Blackburn's recent form has been up and down, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. They've struggled at home, losing to Swansea and Norwich, but managed to beat Ipswich and Watford. This inconsistency could play on their minds, but their victories certainly show they can be dangerous. If they can shore up their defence, they might just turn their fortunes around against Stoke.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Ipswich Town (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Norwich City (H)

Stoke City have been underperforming lately, with two draws and two defeats in their last five games. They've shown they can be solid at the back, but their attack has been lacking, only managing one goal in their last three games. This could be a problem against a Blackburn side that can be potent at home. If Stoke can find a way to score, they might just nick a result, but it's looking tough.

• Draw: 0-0 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

The head-to-head record between Blackburn and Stoke has been mixed recently. Stoke won the last two encounters, including a 1-0 victory in March this year. However, Blackburn had a convincing 3-0 win in November 2023. With both teams having their moments, this game could go either way

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• Hayden Carter (Hamstring) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Out

• Adam Forshaw (Muscle) - Out

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Out

• Lewis Baker (Calf) - Out

• Sam Gallagher (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Tóth, Alebiosu, Miller, McLoughlin, Ribeiro, Tronstad, Gardner-Hickman, Morishita, Cantwell, Hedges, Gudjohnsen

Blackburn's predicted lineup suggests they'll look to attack through Morishita and Gudjohnsen, while relying on Tronstad and Gardner-Hickman to control the midfield.

• Predicted lineup: Johansson, Lawal, Phillips, Wilmot, Bocat, Pearson, Seko, Thomas, Bae Jun-Ho, Cissé, Boženík

Stoke's predicted lineup indicates they'll focus on a solid defence with Wilmot and Phillips, while hoping Cissé and Boženík can provide the spark up front.

• Sean McLoughlin vs Bae Jun-Ho: This duel will be crucial, with Bae’s pace and finishing up against McLoughlin’s defensive solidity.

• Ryan Hedges vs Sorba Thomas: Hedges' creativity and work rate will be tested by Thomas’s intensity in the midfield.

• Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers): Cantwell's ability to score crucial goals from midfield makes him a vital player for Blackburn.

• Bosun Lawal (Stoke City): Lawal's energy and strength in defence could be key for Stoke's chances.

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