Blackburn vs Watford Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Blackburn vs Watford Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: 24 January, 2026 | Ewood Park | Sky Bet Championship | 15:00 GMT

A key EFL Championship fixture for two sides at seperate ends of the table as Blackburn host Watford on Saturday afternoon. The home side are on a poor run of form, failing to win any of their last six league matches, whilst Watford suffered a setback in their quest for the play-offs.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score @ 1.83 Odds

Blackburn vs Watford Predicted Lineups

Blackburn (3-4-1-2) Toth, Atcheson, O'Riordan, McLoughlin, Gardner-Hickman, Baradji, Tronstad, Powell, Doherty, Ohashi, Jorgensen

Watford (4-2-3-1) Selvik, Ngakia, Pollock, Abankwah, Bola, Kyprianou, Louza, Ince, Chakvetadze, Maamma, Kjerrumgaard

Blackburn vs Watford Recent Form Analysis

As mentioned, the home side have had a disappointing campaign thus far, including consecutive defeats to Ipswich and Swansea last time out. Pressure is increasing on Valerien Ismael to produce results as his side sit level on points with Portsmouth in 22nd. Rovers have won just two matches at home this season, whilst averaging a goal per game at Ewood Park.

As for the visitors, their run of four consecutive league wins was put to an end by Millwall on the weekend. The Lions outclassed the home side and pointed to the lack of a prolific goalscorer in the Watford side. That said, the Hornets have scored 37 goals this season, 14 of which have come away from home. Watford have scored in their previous three consecutive visits to Ewood Park, claiming victory twice.

The previous matchups point at a recurring theme of goals. That said, the home side have dominated this fixture in recent years, though Watford look a superior threat this time around.

26 Apr 2025 // Blackburn 2-1 Watford

23 Dec 2023 // Blackburn 1-2 Watford

13 Sep 2022 // Blackburn 2-0 Watford

24 Feb 2021 // Blackburn 2-3 Watford

27 Sep 2014 // Blackburn 2-2 Watford

01 Oct 2013 // Blackburn 1-0 Watford

27 Oct 2012 // Blackburn 1-0 Watford

Blackburn vs Watford Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 73.30% confidence in a BTTS bet. The model factors in current form, head-to head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Blackburn vs Watford Key Betting Tip

Football Park's Best Bet: Both Teams to Score at 1.83 Odds - The home side are worthy favourites and should prove their worth on Saturday afternoon. The Robins strong attacking threat and the visitors poor defensive record points at this being another high-scoring win for the home side.

Blackburn vs Watford Key Players to Watch

Brandon Powell (Blackburn) The 20-year-old marked his Championship debut with an assist in the defeat to Swansea. Having been called up from the senior side, Powell will be eager to carry his form over from U21 level, where he scored four goals and claimed two assists in nine matches.

Imran Louza (Watford) The midfielder has practically been involved in everything that has gone well for his side this season. The leader of the pack, and his consistent level of peformances commands respect in this fixture.

Blackburn vs Watford Match Details

Referee: Adam Herczeg

Broadcast: Not Available

Stadium Information: Ewood Park (31,367)