Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Preston North End

W L L L L

10th place in England Championship

2-2

17/02/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

D L W L D

19th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers on 17 February 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 are currently 10th with 63 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 19th with 53 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Preston North End to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Preston North End, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Blackburn Rovers have 2 wins, 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2024-02-17

Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

2024-02-17 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/02/2024

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

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

10/11/2023 20:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

22/04/2023 16:30

Preston North End

1 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

10/12/2022 12:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 4

Preston North End

ENG LCH

25/04/2022 18:30

Preston North End

1 - 4

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

04/12/2021 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

12/02/2021 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Preston North End

50%

Draw

17%

Blackburn Rovers

33%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

03/02/2024 15:00

Preston North End 3 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

27/01/2024 15:00

Millwall 1 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

21/01/2024 12:00

Leeds United 2 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

13/01/2024 15:00

Preston North End 2 - 0 Bristol City ENG LCH

06/01/2024 17:30

Chelsea 4 - 0 Preston North End ENG FAC

01/01/2024 12:30

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

03/02/2024 15:00

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

29/01/2024 19:30

Blackburn Rovers 4 - 1 Wrexham ENG FAC

20/01/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Huddersfield Town ENG LCH

13/01/2024 15:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 4 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

06/01/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 5 - 2 Cambridge United ENG FAC

01/01/2024 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Rotherham United ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

201

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

216

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

227

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

211

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

140 (47%)160 (53%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

149 (50%)151 (50%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.47 avg / game

Blocked

767 total

Avg. 3.17

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.10 avg / game

Blocked

755 total

Avg. 3.23

Preston North End Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

98917

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

112428

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

300

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.30

4.26

1278

Corners

1412

4.71

20.35

6106

Throw-ins

6315

21.05

1.74

521

Offsides

574

1.91

2.53

760

GK saves

768

2.56

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

580

582

1.94

0.06

0.06

10.61

3183

Fouls

2933

9.78

14.02

4206

Tackles

4243

14.14

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG

How We Build the Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers on 17 February 2024 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

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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