Our Derby vs Blackburn Prediction: 1-1
Derby vs Blackburn in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Derby vs Blackburn prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derby's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Derby
Derby will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Championship defeat against Middlesbrough on March 1. In that match, Derby controlled 35% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 65% | 11 (7) | 0.97 | 66 |
Derby | 35% | 4 (1) | 0.17 | 29 |
Blackburn's Last Match – Blackburn vs Norwich
Blackburn will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Championship share of the spoils with Norwich on March 1. In that match, Blackburn saw 40% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn | 40% | 8 (1) | 1.24 | 36 |
Norwich | 60% | 6 (2) | 0.57 | 57 |
Derby vs Blackburn Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 0.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Blackburn average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Derby 3-14
Blackburn 9-14
What are the odds for this match?
Derby to win: @2.75
Draw: @3
Blackburn to win: @2.7
Lineups
Derby (3-5-2) : Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Nat Phillips, Sondre Klingen Langas, Craig Forsyth, Kane Wilson, Ebou Adams, Harrison Armstrong, Liam Thompson, Callum Elder, Marcus Harness, Jerry Yates
Blackburn (4-2-3-1) : Aynsley Pears, Callum Brittain, Hayden Carter, Dominic Hyam, Yuri Ribeiro, Sondre Trondstad, Lewis Travis, Yuki Ohashi, Tyrhys Dolan, Augustus Kargbo, Makhtar Gueye