Preston vs Blackburn Prediction and Betting Tips for the EFL Championship fixture scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NOW TV from Deepdale. Preston sit fourth in the table and are unbeaten in four, while Blackburn arrive in 19th but have shown signs of recovery. In this article, you’ll find detailed insights and Championship Predictions crafted by XpertStats tipsters.

• Preston are unbeaten in their last four Championship games.
• Blackburn have kept four clean sheets in their seven away matches.
• Preston average 1.5 goals scored per match; Blackburn just 1.
• Both teams average under 2.5 goals per game overall.

Preston North End continue to surprise, quietly climbing toward the top of the Championship. Their average of 1.5 goals scored and only 0.88 conceded per game tells you most of what you need to know: they’re solid, efficient, and tough to break down. Deepdale has been a fortress this season, with only one defeat in eight home league matches. Still, it’s not all perfect. They’ve struggled in recent meetings against Blackburn, going winless in their last six at home. Can Heckingbottom’s men finally end that streak? You can sense the hunger.

On the other side, Blackburn Rovers are still trying to piece things together. Valerien Ismael’s men sit uncomfortably close to the drop zone, but they’ve actually been better away from home, picking up 12 points from seven road trips. That’s not nothing. With four clean sheets away, they’re showing resilience, especially defensively. Even so, the Rovers’ average of just one goal scored per game hints at their limitations going forward. They need someone to step up, perhaps Ohashi again, who’s been quietly consistent this season.

It’s easy to expect fireworks in a derby like this, but the numbers paint a different picture. Preston have gone under 2.5 goals in 50% of their games, and Blackburn in 71%. Both managers tend to prioritize shape over chaos, and both teams have been keeping it tight. There’s pride at stake, no question, but that doesn’t always translate to goals. One mistake, one moment of brilliance, could decide it. That’s how finely balanced this feels.

Still, football isn’t just numbers. Preston’s home crowd, the buzz, the pressure, it could tilt the scales. Blackburn’s disciplined defending might frustrate them early, but it’s hard to see either side running away with it. This might come down to a single flash, maybe from Dobbin or Ohashi. Either way, it’s shaping up as a tactical, tense, low-scoring Lancashire night. Expect grit more than glamour in this one. If you’re hunting value, check our latest Championship Predictions for more angles and match-day insights.