Preston vs Blackburn Rovers Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Rovers emerged victorious when they last faced the Lilywhites.

Preston North End are now gearing up to face Blackburn Rovers in their matchweek 16 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. This is going to be an interesting game, which will take place at Deepdale.

Having won seven of their 15 league games, the Lillywhites are placed fourth on the table. They have performed well in their last few matches and will be keen to continue their unbeaten run. Preston North End took an early lead against Millwall in their last EFL Championship game, but were held to a draw after conceding.

Blackburn Rovers fell prey to Derby County in their previous Championship match. It was not the best of performances by them, due to which they suffered a defeat. The Rovers surely need to work on their playing style, which is going to help them going forward.

Kick-off:

• Location: Preston, England
• Stadium: Deepdale
• Date: Saturday, November 22
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, November 21; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: Not in use

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Form:

Preston: L-W-W-W-D

Blackburn: L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

The 26-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Preston North End. In 11 EFL Championship appearances this season, he has scored four goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. Milutin Osmajic is likely to create a problem for the opponents.

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

Yuki Ohashi will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front for Blackburn Rovers. He is going to play a crucial part in the final third for the visitors as he has found the net four times in 15 Championship matches this season. The 29-year-old will be keen to find the net yet again.

Match Facts

• Preston North End haven’t faced a defeat in their last four games.
• Blackburn Rovers have won three of their last five matches.
• Three of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Preston vs Blackburn: Betting Tips and Odds

• Preston North End to win @154/100 10bet
• Milutan Osmajic to score @13/5 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Preston North End will be without the services of Alistair McCann, Andrija Vukcevic, Brad Potts, Daniel Jebbison and five other squad members. They are injured.

Scott Wharton, Todd Cantwell, Moussa Baradji and three other players will not be in action for Blackburn Rovers due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 115

Preston won: 47

Blackburn won: 35

Draws: 33

Predicted Lineups

Preston North End predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)

Iversen (GK); Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Whiteman; Offiah, Thordarson, Armstrong, Lewis; Frökjaer, Osmajic

Blackburn Rovers predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Pears (GK); Miller, McLoughlin, Hedges; Alebiousu, Henriksson, Gardner-Hickman, De Neve; Morishita; Ohashi, Gudjohnsen

Match Prediction

The hosts will be keen to extend their unbeaten run, while the Rovers should put up a tough fight. Preston North End are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Blackburn Rovers in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Preston 2-1 Blackburn

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