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

Explore Coral's 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 1-1 Stoke City

Blackburn Rovers have shown a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. Their victories have been narrow, suggesting a reliance on solid defending and opportunistic scoring. Against Stoke City, they might look to exploit their home advantage and focus on counter-attacks, especially given their recent struggles against stronger teams. The key for Blackburn will be maintaining a tight defence while capitalising on any mistakes from Stoke.

Stoke City, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, with two draws, two losses, and one win in their recent outings. Their inability to score in three of those games could be a concern, but their solid defensive performances might give them confidence. In this match, Stoke will likely aim to control the midfield and frustrate Blackburn's attacking players. If they can find a way to break through Blackburn's defence, they stand a good chance of securing a positive result.

Blackburn Rovers have had a challenging run lately, with losses in three of their last five games. Their victories against Ipswich Town and Watford were both by a single goal, indicating a struggle to dominate matches. This inconsistency could affect their confidence going into the game against Stoke. However, their home form might provide a boost, and they will need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win.

• 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's recent form has been characterised by draws and narrow defeats, with only one win in their last five games. Their inability to score in three of those matches is a clear area for improvement. However, their defensive solidity, as evidenced by two clean sheets, could be crucial against Blackburn. If Stoke can tighten up their attack, they have the potential to challenge Blackburn effectively.

• 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 Rovers and Stoke City shows a competitive rivalry, with each team securing victories in recent encounters. Stoke won the most recent match 1-0, while Blackburn had a convincing 3-0 victory in November 2023. The last five meetings have seen a mix of results, with both teams capable of winning on their day. This suggests that the upcoming match could be closely contested.

• Stoke City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (12 Mar 2025)

• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Stoke City (06 Nov 2024)

• Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Stoke City (10 Feb 2024)

• Stoke City 0-3 Blackburn Rovers (25 Nov 2023)

• Stoke City 3-2 Blackburn Rovers (10 Mar 2023

• 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 a focus on maintaining a solid defensive presence with Miller and McLoughlin, while relying on the creativity of Cantwell and Gudjohnsen to unlock Stoke's defence.

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

Stoke's predicted lineup indicates a strategy centered around a strong defensive core with Wilmot and Phillips, complemented by the attacking threat of Bae Jun-Ho and Boženík to exploit any gaps in Blackburn's defence.

• Lewis Miller vs Róbert Boženík: This duel will see Blackburn's impressive centre-back Miller trying to keep Stoke striker Boženík quiet.

• Sondre Tronstad vs Tatsuki Seko: Blackburn's midfielder Tronstad will need to find a way past Stoke's Seko in his attempts to influence the game.

• Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers): Gudjohnsen's creativity and goal-scoring ability make him a pivotal player for Blackburn.

• Ashley Phillips (Stoke City): Phillips' defensive solidity and ability to remain calm at the back are crucial for Stoke City.

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