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

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Preston vs Blackburn in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Preston vs Blackburn

• Date: Friday, 21 November 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

• Venue: Deepdale

Preston, coming off a solid run of form with three wins in their last five games, will look to capitalise on their home advantage. Their recent victories against strong teams like Southampton and Sheffield United suggest they have the firepower and resilience to challenge Blackburn. Expect Preston to press high and exploit any defensive frailties, especially given Blackburn's recent loss at home to Derby.

Blackburn, despite that recent home defeat, have shown they can perform well away from home, securing wins against Bristol City and Leicester. Their ability to score in most of their recent games indicates they will pose a threat to Preston's defence. The game could be tight, with Blackburn looking to counter-attack and exploit spaces left by Preston's aggressive approach.

Preston's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in their last five games, as well as a draw against Millwall. This run of form, particularly their ability to secure victories against strong teams like Southampton and Swansea, suggests they are in good shape heading into this match. Their home record, with wins against Swansea and Sheffield United, could give them the confidence needed to secure another victory.

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 have had a mixed bag of results recently, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their ability to win away from home against Bristol City and Leicester is a positive sign, but the recent home loss to Derby might affect their confidence. Blackburn will need to be at their best to overcome a strong Preston side, especially given their recent struggles at home.

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, with the last five meetings resulting in one win for Preston, three draws, and one win for Blackburn. The most recent encounter saw Blackburn triumph 2-1 at home, while the previous match at Preston's ground ended in a goalless draw. This suggests that both teams are capable of challenging each other, making for an unpredictable and exciting fixture.

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) - Doubt

• Lewis Gibson (Muscle) - Doubt

• Pol Valentin (Muscle) - Doubt

• Robbie Brady (Calf) - Doubt

• Will Keane (Calf) - Doubt

• Jordan Thompson (Ankle) - Doubt

• Alistair McCann (Muscle) - Doubt

• Andrija Vukcevic (Muscle) - Doubt

• Bradley Potts (Muscle) - Doubt

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has hailed the backing of the Deepdale faithful ahead of the Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers, describing the home support as “immense” with the game close to a sell-out.

The manager is also boosted by the anticipated return of Daniel Jebbison, Pol Valentín and Will Keane, who are all expected to be back available for selection.

Paul Heckingbottom said: “It’s a huge boost. Listen, it's not the be all and end all. We've been really stretched and had low numbers the last few games, yet we've been picking up points, but over the course of a season that's just unsustainable.

He further commented "It is a derby, a big game and a good game. I love the news I've heard about a sell-out for us, with just one or two tickets left, individual tickets as well, so that's immense."

• Augustus Kargbo (Leg) - Out

• Balazs Toth (Knee) - Out

• Scott Wharton (Ankle) - Out

• Todd Cantwell (Knee) - Out

• Igor Tyjon (International Duty) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

Valerien Ismael has been talking to the media ahead of tomorrow night's trip to Preston. "We will have massive support from our away fans, which is good, it gives a lot of energy to the players to get the mentality and the performance we need for those games" he then confirmed that Hayden Carter is set for further time out of action with a calf injury.

• 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 lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while utilising the attacking prowess of Frokjaer-Jensen and Smith up front. Their recent form indicates they will look to control the midfield and press high to disrupt Blackburn's play.

• Fixture: Preston vs Blackburn

• 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 predicted lineup indicates a strategy to balance defence and attack, with McLoughlin anchoring the backline and Gudjohnsen leading the charge up front. Their recent away wins suggest they will look to exploit any gaps in Preston's defence with quick counter-attacks.

• Fixture: Preston vs Blackburn

• Mads Frokjaer-Jensen vs Sean McLoughlin: This will be a crucial battle between Preston's attacking midfielder and Blackburn's experienced defender.

• Stefan Thordarson vs Per Axel Henriksson: The midfield duel between Preston's Thordarson and Blackburn's Henriksson could dictate the tempo of the game.

• Michael Smith (Preston): Smith's recent form and goal-scoring ability make him a key player for Preston in this match.

• Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn): Gudjohnsen's role as the main striker for Blackburn makes him a pivotal figure in their attack.

• 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

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

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