Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Derby County

W L W L W

8th place in England Championship

3-1

28/02/2026 08:30

Blackburn Rovers

D D L D W

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) 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 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 20th with 52 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derby County to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Derby County have 2 wins, 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

08:30

2026-02-28

Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Blackburn Rovers

2026-02-28 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2026

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

08/11/2025 08:30

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Derby County

ENG LCH

08/03/2025 11:00

Derby County

2 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

09/08/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

4 - 2

Derby County

ENG LCH

15/03/2022 15:45

Blackburn Rovers

3 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

30/10/2021 10:00

Derby County

1 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

16/04/2021 13:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

Derby County

33%

Draw

Blackburn Rovers

67%

Derby County Last 6 matches

24/02/2026 15:45

Hull City 4 - 2 Derby County ENG LCH

21/02/2026 11:00

Watford 2 - 0 Derby County ENG LCH

14/02/2026 11:00

Derby County 2 - 0 Swansea City ENG LCH

07/02/2026 08:30

Derby County 1 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

30/01/2026 16:00

Bristol City 0 - 5 Derby County ENG LCH

23/01/2026 16:00

Derby County 1 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

24/02/2026 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Bristol City ENG LCH

20/02/2026 16:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

14/02/2026 11:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1 - 3 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

07/02/2026 08:30

Norwich City 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

03/02/2026 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

31/01/2026 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Hull City ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

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

184

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

142

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

174

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

156

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

140 (47%)160 (53%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

125 (42%)175 (58%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

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

11.41 avg / game

Blocked

826 total

Avg. 3.49

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.08 avg / game

Blocked

750 total

Avg. 3.22

Derby County Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

100064

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

111990

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

1523

Corners

1415

4.72

21.08

6324

Throw-ins

6291

20.97

1.84

553

Offsides

571

1.90

2.27

682

GK saves

768

2.56

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

528

581

1.94

0.05

0.06

9.91

2974

Fouls

2921

9.74

12.17

3651

Tackles

4235

14.12

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers on 28 February 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.

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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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