Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction – Friday 21st November 2025

OUR vivacious EFL Championship returns from the international break sojourn offering a delightful selection of fixtures this weekend.

Hectic managerial merry-go-round activity is in full swing bringing a direct bearing on Championship betting odds. And on Friday night, all eyes will be on Deepdale as north west rivals Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers do battle under the floodlights.

And football betting punters can find an EPIC boost online ahead of Friday’s contest, with Preston boosted to 6/4 to score a first half goal – terms and conditions apply.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the two teams.

Preston North End v Blackburn Rovers

• Kick-off: 8pm
• Rankings: 4th versus 19th

Preston North End preview – A capacity sell-out crowd expected for two clubs based 11 miles apart. Three straight wins followed by a draw see PNE three points below automatic promotion contention. Their solitary home EFL defeat throughout 2025/26 was 1-0 against Birmingham City on Tuesday 21st October.

Blackburn Rovers preview – A three match maximum points spree terminated in the most recent engagement going down 2-1 to visitors Derby County. Four away victories so far this campaign.

Score prediction: Tumultuous 3-3.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*