Our Blackburn vs Watford Prediction: 1-1
Blackburn vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 24, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Blackburn vs Watford 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 – Swansea vs Blackburn
Blackburn will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England Championship defeat against Swansea on January 20. In that match, Blackburn saw 49% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 51% | 7 (5) | 1 | 31 |
 Blackburn | 49% | 4 (2) | 0.98 | 43 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Portsmouth
Watford should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Championship draw against Portsmouth on January 21. In that match, Watford controlled 55% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 55% | 8 (5) | 0.77 | 47 |
 Portsmouth | 45% | 4 (2) | 0.6 | 45 |
Blackburn vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Blackburn 7-13
Watford 15-14
What are the odds for this match?
Blackburn to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.1
Watford to win: @2.7