"The Wanderers will start with a win! Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Prediction
A match from the first round of the Championship will be played at Ewood Park, where the local Blackburn Rovers will host Derby County. Will the Rovers manage to secure a home victory? The experts at Dailysports have prepared a prediction for this match.
Blackburn Rovers
The former glory of Blackburn Rovers is now just a distant memory. In the last Championship season, the Rovers finished in a disappointing 19th place, just three points above the relegation zone. In the final five rounds of the last season, Blackburn secured two wins and suffered the same number of losses, which was enough to stay in the Championship.
After a dismal last season, the team parted ways with Danish coach Jon Dahl Tomasson and appointed John Eustace as the new manager. Under the new coach, the Rovers had a solid pre-season preparation. Blackburn lost only two of their eight friendlies, both to the same opponent, Nuremberg. Meanwhile, they secured wins against Accrington Stanley, twice against Tranmere Rovers, and Stockport County.
Derby County
The Rams had an excellent last season, deservedly finishing second in the League One standings, trailing leaders Portsmouth by five points. Derby County performed very well in the final rounds of last season, securing three consecutive wins in the last three matches.
In preparation for the Championship, Derby County played several friendly matches in the off-season. However, their results were not particularly impressive. They managed to beat Matlock (3-0), Stockport County (1-0), and Valladolid (2-1). However, they lost four other matches.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In the season before last, Derby County defeated Blackburn twice with the same score of 2-0.
- In three of the last four matches between these teams, the score was 2-0.
- In all four matches between these teams, the "Total Under 2.5" bet won.
Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the home team, valuing a probable Blackburn victory at odds of 2.25. We suggest taking the "Blackburn to Win with a Draw No Bet" at 1.65.
