Blackburn v Preston Tips

Blackburn Rovers' new manager Michael O'Neill is also manager of Northern Ireland. Blackburn made a winning start under Michael O'Neill at QPR. Rovers can be turned in the right direction.

Three of the last six meetings between the sides have ended level. Blackburn have drawn two of their last four home games. Preston have been decent away from home lately, so the draw looks good value today.

Both teams have strong indicators for scoring in this fixture. Recent head-to-head meetings have consistently produced goals on both sides, suggesting a tactical matchup that creates chances for each team. Preston are generally reliable scorers away from home, while Blackburn, under pressure in the relegation battle, are unlikely to adopt a purely defensive approach. Given the derby intensity and both sides’ need for points, an open game with goals at each end is a realistic expectation.

Three of the last six meetings between the sides have ended level, with two of them being BTTS. So this selection looks to stand a good chance.