Preston vs Blackburn: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Preston vs Blackburn
• Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Deepdale

Preston's recent form has been solid, with three wins in their last five games, showing they can grind out results even when not at their best. They've been particularly strong at home, with victories against Swansea and Sheffield United, suggesting they'll be confident going into this match. Their 3-1-4-2 formation allows them to be flexible and attack-minded, which could pose problems for Blackburn's defence.

Blackburn, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results, with two losses in their last five games, both at home. Their away form has been better, with wins against Bristol City and Leicester, indicating they might be more comfortable playing on the road. They'll need to be wary of Preston's attacking threat, but their 3-4-1-2 setup could help them control the midfield and create chances on the break.

Preston have been in decent form, with three wins in their last five games, showing they can be a tough nut to crack. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with victories against Swansea and Sheffield United, which should give them confidence going into this match. However, their draw against Millwall and loss to Birmingham suggest they can be vulnerable at times, so they'll need to be on their game to get the better of Blackburn.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Sheffield Utd (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Birmingham (H)

Blackburn's recent form has been a bit up and down, with two losses in their last five games, both at home. Their away form has been more encouraging, with wins against Bristol City and Leicester, which could give them hope going into this match. However, their losses to Derby and Sheffield United show they can be inconsistent, so they'll need to be at their best to get a result against a solid Preston side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sheffield Utd (H)

The head-to-head record between Preston and Blackburn has been closely contested recently, with the last five meetings resulting in a win for Preston, three draws, and a win for Blackburn. The most recent encounter saw Blackburn come out on top with a 2-1 victory, while the previous meeting ended in a goalless draw. This suggests that both teams are capable of getting a result against each other, and we can expect another tight and competitive match.

Recent Championship Results

• Blackburn 2-1 Preston (31 Jan 2025)

• Preston 0-0 Blackburn (22 Sep 2024)

• Preston 2-2 Blackburn (17 Feb 2024)

• Blackburn 1-2 Preston (10 Nov 2023)

• Preston 1-1 Blackburn (22 Apr 2023)

• Daniel Jebbison (Hamstring) - Out

• Alistair McCann (Muscle) - Doubt

• Andrija Vukcevic (Muscle) - Doubt

• Bradley Potts (Muscle) - Doubt

• Lewis Gibson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Pol Valentin (Muscle) - Doubt

• Robbie Brady (Calf) - Doubt

• Will Keane (Calf) - Doubt

• Jordan Thompson (Ankle) - Doubt

• Scott Wharton (Ankle) - Out

• Todd Cantwell (Knee) - Out

• Igor Tyjon (International Duty) - Out

• Augustus Kargbo (Leg) - Out

• Balazs Toth (Knee) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Iversen (GK), Storey (DF), Lindsay (DF), Hughes (DF), Lewis (DF), Whiteman (MF), Offiah (MF), Thordarson (MF), Armstrong (MF), Frokjaer-Jensen (AT), Smith (AT)

Preston's predicted 3-1-4-2 formation should allow them to be flexible and attack-minded, with Thordarson and Armstrong providing creativity in midfield. Their solid back three of Storey, Lindsay, and Hughes will be key to keeping Blackburn's attackers at bay.

• Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Miller (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Hedges (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Henriksson (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), De Neve (MF), Morishita (MF), Ohashi (AT), Gudjohnsen (AT)

Blackburn's 3-4-1-2 setup should help them control the midfield with Henriksson and Gardner-Hickman, while Hedges provides defensive solidity at the back. Their attacking trio of Morishita, Ohashi, and Gudjohnsen will need to be clinical to break down Preston's defence.

• Michael Smith vs Ryan Hedges: This will be a crucial battle between Preston's striker Smith and Blackburn's defender Hedges, with Smith looking to use his pace and power to get the better of Hedges.

• Harrison Armstrong vs Per Axel Henriksson: The midfield duel between Preston's Armstrong and Blackburn's Henriksson could be key, with Armstrong's creativity up against Henriksson's defensive nous.

• Stefan Thordarson (Preston): Thordarson's creativity and ability to unlock defences make him a vital player for Preston in their attacking midfield role.

• Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn): Ohashi's goal-scoring prowess and movement in the final third make him a key player for Blackburn as they look to break down Preston's defence.

Preston vs Blackburn at 20:00 GMT on Friday, 21 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Preston 2-1 Blackburn in this match

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