Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Derby County

D D L W W

19th place in England Championship

2-1

08/03/2025 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

D W W W W

7th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers on 08 March 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Derby County are currently 19th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 7th with 66 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Blackburn Rovers to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Derby County have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

15:00

2025-03-08

Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Blackburn Rovers

2025-03-08 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

09/08/2024 19:00

Blackburn Rovers

4 - 2

Derby County

ENG LCH

15/03/2022 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

3 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

30/10/2021 14:00

Derby County

1 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

16/04/2021 17:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

26/09/2020 14:00

Derby County

0 - 4

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

08/03/2020 15:00

Derby County

3 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Derby County

17%

Draw

Blackburn Rovers

83%

Derby County Last 6 matches

22/02/2025 12:30

Derby County 0 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

14/02/2025 20:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 4 - 0 Derby County ENG LCH

11/02/2025 19:45

Derby County 0 - 0 Oxford United ENG LCH

08/02/2025 15:00

Norwich City 1 - 1 Derby County ENG LCH

01/02/2025 15:00

Derby County 0 - 1 Sheffield United ENG LCH

25/01/2025 15:00

Cardiff City 2 - 1 Derby County ENG LCH

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

01/03/2025 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Norwich City ENG LCH

22/02/2025 15:00

Swansea City 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

15/02/2025 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

12/02/2025 20:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 0 - 2 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

09/02/2025 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Wolves ENG FAC

04/02/2025 19:45

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

223

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

227

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

211

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

160 (53%)140 (47%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

149 (50%)151 (50%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

755 total

Avg. 3.23

Derby County Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

100963

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

112428

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

300

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.30

5.08

1524

Corners

1412

4.71

21.28

6384

Throw-ins

6315

21.05

1.87

562

Offsides

574

1.91

2.28

684

GK saves

768

2.56

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

527

582

1.94

0.05

0.06

9.97

2991

Fouls

2933

9.78

12.24

3673

Tackles

4243

14.14

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG

How We Build the Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers on 08 March 2025 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.

Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers'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 Derby County and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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