Blackburn Rovers vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 January

Blackburn Rovers

D D L D W

20th place in England Championship

1-1

24/01/2026 08:00

Watford

D L L L L

16th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Watford on 24 January 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Blackburn Rovers vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Blackburn Rovers are currently 20th with 52 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 16th with 57 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 29%.
Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Watford have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2026-01-24

Blackburn Rovers vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Blackburn Rovers

Watford

2026-01-24 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 24/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

13/09/2025 07:00

Watford

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

26/04/2025 07:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

26/10/2024 04:30

Watford

1 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

23/12/2023 08:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Watford

ENG LCH

27/08/2023 04:00

Watford

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

11/02/2023 08:00

Watford

1 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Blackburn Rovers

50%

Draw

17%

Watford

33%

Blackburn Rovers Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 05:30

Ipswich Town 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

11/01/2026 07:30

Hull City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

04/01/2026 08:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic ENG LCH

01/01/2026 05:30

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Wrexham ENG LCH

29/12/2025 12:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

26/12/2025 08:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Watford

17/01/2026 05:30

Watford 0 - 2 Millwall ENG LCH

10/01/2026 10:45

Bristol City 5 - 1 Watford ENG FAC

01/01/2026 08:00

Watford 3 - 0 Birmingham City ENG LCH

29/12/2025 12:45

Norwich City 0 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

26/12/2025 08:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

20/12/2025 08:00

Watford 1 - 0 Stoke City ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

129

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

107

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

109

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 158 home matches

YesNo

83 (53%)75 (47%)

In last 158 home matches

NoYes

79 (51%)76 (49%)

Blackburn Rovers

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Blackburn Rovers

Watford

Shots

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

468 total

Avg. 3.49

Watford

Total shots

13.05 avg / game

Blocked

441 total

Avg. 3.59

Blackburn Rovers Pass Watford

Total passes

66111

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

59835

Avg. 434 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Blackburn Rovers

158

Played games

Watford

155

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.35

5.20

822

Corners

825

5.32

22.79

3601

Throw-ins

2970

19.16

2.13

337

Offsides

238

1.54

2.32

366

GK saves

374

2.41

Blackburn Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.81

286

272

1.75

0.04

0.07

10.28

1625

Fouls

1673

10.79

14.32

2263

Tackles

2054

13.25

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How We Build the Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Watford on 24 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Blackburn Rovers vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Blackburn Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Blackburn Rovers and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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