Our Blackburn vs Leicester Prediction: 1-1
Blackburn vs Leicester in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Blackburn vs Leicester 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
Blackburn's Last Match – Southampton vs Blackburn
Blackburn will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 England Championship setback against Southampton on April 14. In that match, Blackburn saw 41% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 59% | 10 (7) | 2.51 | 53 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.22 | 34 |
Leicester's Last Match – Leicester vs Swansea
Leicester must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England Championship defeat against Swansea on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Leicester had 56% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester | 56% | 10 (4) | 1.33 | 69 |
 Swansea | 44% | 4 (1) | 0.7 | 23 |
Blackburn vs Leicester Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Leicester average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.