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

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 vs Blackburn Rovers: Starting Lineups Time : 28/02/2026 08:30

Derby County
3 - 1
Finished
Blackburn Rovers
87' event Craig Forsyth / Derry John Murkin
87' event Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Bobby Clark
82' event Rhian Brewster
80' event David Ozoh / Sammie Szmodics
74' event Matthew Clarke
62' event Rhian Brewster / Carlton Morris
55' event Ben Brereton
46' event Bobby Clark
45' event Lewis Travis
36' event Sammie Szmodics
event 80' Dion De Neve / Moussa Baradji
event 80' Taylor Gardner-Hickman / Hayden Carter
event 79' Hayden Carter
event 69' Harry Pickering / Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
event 69' Mathias Jorgensen / Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen
event 60' Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
event 58' Cashin
event 56' Kristi Montgomery / Adam Forshaw
event 45+1' Hayden Carter
event 36' Adam Forshaw
87' event Craig Forsyth / Derry John Murkin
event 80' Dion De Neve / Moussa Baradji
87' event Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Bobby Clark
event 80' Taylor Gardner-Hickman / Hayden Carter
82' event Rhian Brewster
event 79' Hayden Carter
80' event David Ozoh / Sammie Szmodics
event 69' Harry Pickering / Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
74' event Matthew Clarke
event 69' Mathias Jorgensen / Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen
62' event Rhian Brewster / Carlton Morris
event 60' Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
55' event Ben Brereton
event 58' Cashin
46' event Bobby Clark
event 56' Kristi Montgomery / Adam Forshaw
45' event Lewis Travis
event 45+1' Hayden Carter
36' event Sammie Szmodics
event 36' Adam Forshaw
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#29 Oscar Luigi Fraulo
#18 David Ozoh
#10 Rhian Brewster
#3 Craig Forsyth
#34 Jaydon Banel
#12 Richard ODonnell
#54 Cruz Allen
#37 Owen Eames
#44 Isaac Gordon
Derby County Derby County Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers
14Shots11
6Shots on Goal3
10Fouls14
2Corner Kick3
14Free kick10
1Offside1
3Yellow card4
1Aerial1
2Save3
6Successful Tackles27
7Interceptions8
26Long pass20
2Assist0
5Successful center6
6Shots off goal4
22Head Success16
2Blocked4
6Tackle14
5Dribbles5
31Throw-in18
347Passes354
85Attacks107
48Dangerous attacks41
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances4
2BigChancesMissed3
8ShotsInsideBox9
6ShotsOutsideBox2
53DuelsWon57
1.44ExpectedGoals0.65
2.29xGOT0.52
21Touches In Opposition Box19
13AccurateCrosses22
31GroundDuelsWon41
22AerialDuelsWon16
31Clearances25
Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers
Substitutions
#14 Dion De Neve
#29 Mathias Jorgensen
#3 Harry Pickering
#5 Taylor Gardner-Hickman
#31 Kristi Montgomery
#21 Oladapo Afolayan
#26 Connor ORiordan
#35 Nicholas Michalski
#38 Tom Atcheson
Commentary
87' Derby County — substitution: Craig Forsyth / Derry John Murkin
87' Derby County — substitution: Oscar Luigi Fraulo / Bobby Clark
82' Goal! Rhian Brewster - Derby County
80' Derby County — substitution: David Ozoh / Sammie Szmodics
80' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Dion De Neve / Moussa Baradji
80' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Taylor Gardner-Hickman / Hayden Carter
79' Hayden Carter - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
74' Goal! Matthew Clarke - Derby County
69' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Harry Pickering / Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
69' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Mathias Jorgensen / Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen
62' Derby County — substitution: Rhian Brewster / Carlton Morris
60' Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
58' Cashin - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
56' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Kristi Montgomery / Adam Forshaw
55' Goal! Ben Brereton - Derby County
46' Bobby Clark - Derby County receive a yellow card
45+1' Goal! Hayden Carter - Blackburn Rovers
45' Lewis Travis - Derby County receive a yellow card
36' Sammie Szmodics - Derby County receive a yellow card
36' Adam Forshaw - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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