Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 April

Preston North End

W L L D L

12th place in England Championship

1-1

22/04/2023 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

D D D L D

7th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers on 22 April 2023 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End will face Blackburn Rovers in England Championship on April 22, 2023 at 12:30.
Preston North End are currently 12th with 63 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 7th with 69 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 3.05.

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

12:30

2023-04-22

Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

2023-04-22 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 22/04/2023

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

01 Burnley	101	46	29	14	3	87	35	52
02 Sheffield United	91	46	28	7	11	73	39	34
03 Luton Town	80	46	21	17	8	57	39	18
04 Middlesbrough	75	46	22	9	15	84	56	28
05 Coventry City	70	46	18	16	12	58	46	12
06 Sunderland A.F.C	69	46	18	15	13	68	55	13
07 Blackburn Rovers	69	46	20	9	17	52	54	-2
08 Millwall	68	46	19	11	16	57	50	7
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	66	46	18	12	16	59	53	6
10 Swansea City	66	46	18	12	16	68	64	4
11 Watford	63	46	16	15	15	56	53	3
12 Preston North End	63	46	17	12	17	45	59	-14
13 Norwich City	62	46	17	11	18	57	54	3
14 Bristol City	59	46	15	14	17	55	56	-1
15 Hull City	58	46	14	16	16	51	61	-10
16 Stoke City	53	46	14	11	21	55	54	1
17 Birmingham City	53	46	14	11	21	47	58	-11
18 Huddersfield Town	53	46	14	11	21	47	62	-15
19 Rotherham United	50	46	11	17	18	49	60	-11
20 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	50	46	13	11	22	44	71	-27
21 Cardiff City	49	46	13	10	23	41	58	-17
22 Reading	44	46	13	11	22	46	68	-22
23 Blackpool	44	46	11	11	24	48	72	-24
24 Wigan Athletic	42	46	10	15	21	38	65	-27

Head To Head

10/12/2022 08:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 4

Preston North End

ENG LCH

25/04/2022 14:30

Preston North End

1 - 4

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

04/12/2021 11:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

12/02/2021 15:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

24/11/2020 15:45

Preston North End

0 - 3

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

11/01/2020 11:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Blackburn Rovers

17%

Draw

17%

Preston North End

67%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

15/04/2023 10:00

Millwall 2 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

10/04/2023 10:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Reading

ENG LCH

07/04/2023 10:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 0 - 2 Preston North End

ENG LCH

01/04/2023 07:30

Preston North End 3 - 1 Blackpool

ENG LCH

18/03/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

14/03/2023 15:45

Rotherham United 1 - 2 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

10/04/2023 07:30

Huddersfield Town 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

07/04/2023 10:00

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Norwich City

ENG LCH

01/04/2023 10:00

Birmingham City 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

19/03/2023 08:00

Sheffield United 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers

ENG FAC

15/03/2023 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Reading

ENG LCH

10/03/2023 16:00

Stoke City 3 - 2 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

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

Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.52

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

13 (28%)33 (72%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

21 (46%)25 (54%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(16%)7 38(84%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.70 avg / game

Blocked

138 total

Avg. 3.45

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

9.93 avg / game

Blocked

102 total

Avg. 2.68

Preston North End Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

17465

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

21469

Avg. 467 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.33

4.13

190

Corners

215

4.67

23.85

1097

Throw-ins

1216

26.43

1.76

Offsides

1.78

2.61

120

GK saves

121

2.63

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

104

2.09

0.09

0.07

11.17

514

Fouls

458

9.96

18.41

847

Tackles

852

18.52

NEXT MATCHES

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Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers on 22 April 2023 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.

Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End'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 Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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