Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Predictions | Football Park

Blackburn Rovers host Derby County on the opening night of the 2024/25 EFL Season as both sides look to get the perfect start to their campaigns. Blackburn finished 19th last season, just 3 points above the relegation zone. The Rovers will hope for a more relaxed this season this year in the Championship. Derby County have returned to the Championship after being relegated 2 years ago under Wayne Rooney's management. Now with Paul Warne in charge, the Rams will have to fight to maintain their Championship status.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers siding with Blackburn

Home: 13/10 (2.3) - 43.5%

Draw: 12/5 (3.4) - 29%

Away: 21/10 (3.1) - 32%

*odds from BetFred, subject to change.

Blackburn Rovers

Team Statistics

• Avoided defeat in 56% of Home games (2023/34 Championship)
• Scored in 78% of Home Games (2023/34 Championship)

Key Player - Tyrhys Dolan

• 0.35 g/a per 90 (2023/34 Championship)
• 4.64 progressive passes per 90
• 3.02 shot creating actions per 90

Derby County

Team Statistics

• Failed to Win 47.8% of Away Games (2023/34 League One)
• Win Percentage of 57% (2023/34 All Comps)

Key Player - Nthaniel Mendez-Laing

• 9 Goals and 15 assists (2023/34 League One)
• 0.59 g/a per 90 (2023/34 League One)
• 0.36 g/a per 90 (Championship - All Time)

Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Prediction

We are backing the home side to take all three points in this match with odds of 13/10 from BetFred, giving you potential returns of £23 from a £10 bet.

What are the Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Predicted Lineups?

Blackburn Rovers: Pears; Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering; Tronstad, Travis; Rankin-Costello, Dolan, Hedges; Gueye.

Derby County: Vickers; Nyambe, Nelson, Cashin, Elder; Ozoh, Goudmijn, Osborn; Barkhuizen, Jackson, Mendez-Laing.

Where can I watch Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County?

This match is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Football.