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Probable Lineups

Preston
4-2-3-1
Blackburn
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(15) 11 Goals 12 (19)
(10) 6 Assists 6 (16)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.8 Average Age 27.8
186.5 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(58%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 53% (52%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Blackburn
Player Reason Status Rating
Stefán Thórdarson Out 6.15
Will Keane Out 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Scott Wharton Out N/A
Harry Leonard Out 5.97
Harry Pickering Out 6.54
Callum Brittain Doubtful 6.59

Team News

Preston
Blackburn
  • Paul Heckingbottom could reintroduce centre-back Liam Lindsay to the starting XI after he served a suspension during the game against Middlesbrough.
  • Will Keane and Stefan Thordarson were both absent against Fulham on Tuesday night and will miss the visit of Lancashire rivals Blackburn here.
  • Striker Makhtar Gueye should return to the matchday squad after serving his suspension but expect Yuki Ohashi to retain his spot up top.
  • Callum Brittain is among four injury concerns for Blackburn this weekend.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
9 Blackburn 6 4 5 22
20 Preston 3 6 6 15

Prediction

  • Preston came out on the right side of an unbelievable penalty shoot-out on Tuesday night, beating Premier League side Fulham 17-16 from the spot in the Carabao Cup.
  • The Lilywhites are already improving steadily under Paul Heckingbottom, claiming a valuable point against Middlesbrough last time out.
  • Blackburn's immense start to the campaign took another positive turn last weekend as a brace from summer signing Yuki Ohashi set them on course for a 3-0 home win against Bristol City.
  • John Eustace's side are now one of just three in the division with an unbeaten record heading into gameweek six.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

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  • [ - ] Marbella - member since 27-Feb-22

    4 of these sides last 5 meetings have featured 3 or more goals.

    9 weeks ago
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  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Yet another derby, but neither want to lose this one .. 0-0

    9 weeks ago
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Top Players

Preston
Blackburn
J. Storey 6.85
L. Lindsay 6.82
K. K-Hayden 6.74
L. Travis 6.94
A. Pears 6.86
H. Carter 6.79
E. Riis 3
S. Greenwood 3
M. F-Jensen 2
A. Weimann 4
Y. Ohashi 4
L. Travis 2
E. Riis 2
K. K-Hayden 2
R. Brady 1
M. Gueye 3
C. Brittain 2
T. Cantwell 2

Match Forecast

Preston will be shown a high number of cards  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
Blackburn will score a long shot  
Blackburn will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.