Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 January

Preston North End U21

D L W L W

4th place in Group E

1-1

07/01/2025 19:00

Blackburn Rovers U21

L W L D D

2nd place in Group E

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 on 07 January 2025 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End U21 are currently 4th with 5 points after 6 matches.
Blackburn Rovers U21 sit 2nd with 9 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Blackburn Rovers U21 to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Preston North End U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21 have each won 0 of the last 1 meetings, 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

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

19:00

2025-01-07

Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End U21

Blackburn Rovers U21

2025-01-07 19:00

STANDINGS UP TO 07/01/2025

Group E	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Queens Park R U21	10	6	3	1	2	12	5	7
02 Blackburn Rovers U21	9	6	2	3	1	10	9	1
03 Colchester United U21	8	6	2	2	2	7	7	0
04 Preston North End U21	5	6	1	2	3	9	17	-8

Head To Head

02/12/2024 19:00

Blackburn Rovers U21

4 - 4

Preston North End U21

ENG U21LC

Preston North End U21

Draw

100%

Blackburn Rovers U21

Preston North End U21 Last 6 matches

02/12/2024 19:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 4 - 4 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

25/11/2024 19:00

Preston North End U21 0 - 2 Queens Park R U21 ENG U21LC

05/11/2024 19:00

Preston North End U21 2 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21LC

13/09/2024 18:00

Queens Park R U21 7 - 1 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

09/07/2023 14:00

Bury 0 - 3 Preston North End U21 INT CF

16/09/2014 13:00

Wigan U21 5 - 0 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers U21

19/12/2024 19:00

Queens Park R U21 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21LC

13/12/2024 19:00

Leeds United U21 2 - 4 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21

10/12/2024 19:00

Oldham Athletic 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENL Cup

02/12/2024 19:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 4 - 4 Preston North End U21 ENG U21LC

29/11/2024 13:00

Blackburn Rovers U21 2 - 2 West Bromwich U21 ENG U21

22/11/2024 19:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers U21 ENG U21LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

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

Played games

Preston North End U21

Blackburn Rovers U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.57

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

Preston North End U21

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers U21

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(86%)6 1(14%)

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)4 3(43%)

/Yes

(83%)5 1(17%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)5 2(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End U21

Blackburn Rovers U21

Shots

Preston North End U21

Total shots

15.20 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Blackburn Rovers U21

Total shots

12.14 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston North End U21 Pass Blackburn Rovers U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

Preston North End U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Preston North End U21

OTHERS

Preston North End U21

Played games

Blackburn Rovers U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.14

4.67

Corners

5.14

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Preston North End U21

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

1.57

0.17

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 on 07 January 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 U21 League Cup 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.

Preston North End U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers U21'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 U21 League Cup 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 U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Preston North End U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21 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 U21 League Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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