Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Preview
The Blackburn vs Watford prediction is on everyone’s lips as Matchday 29 of the Championship arrives this Saturday, January 24, 2026. Ewood Park will be buzzing at 15:00 GMT, with both sides eager to put their stamp on the season. Whether you’re a die-hard Rovers supporter, a Hornets fan, or just love a good football story, this fixture has all the makings of a tight and tactical contest—plus, the betting odds are almost as close as the teams themselves.
Blackburn and Watford, or simply Rovers and Watford as most fans call them, are set to meet in what promises to be a chess match on grass. Both teams have shown a knack for keeping things tight at the back, but neither side is shy about going forward when the opportunity arises. The last time these two met, back in April 2025, Blackburn edged out Watford 2-1, showing just how evenly matched they are. Interestingly, the betting odds for that head to head were heavily in Blackburn’s favor, but Watford nearly snatched a result, proving they can be dangerous even as underdogs.
Looking at the squads, there’s a clear difference in market value—Rovers come in at €43.455m while Watford’s squad is valued at €61.25m. But as we all know, football isn’t played on spreadsheets. Blackburn’s recent away draw at Leeds, a result that surprised even the most optimistic fans given their win odds of 8.35, shows they have grit and tactical discipline. Watford, meanwhile, are no strangers to pulling off surprises on the road, as shown by their 1-0 win at Middlesbrough last February with hefty odds of 5.1.
Possession is expected to be almost dead even, with Blackburn just edging it at 51%. Both teams are forecasted to take 11 shots each, though Watford are tipped to be a touch more clinical, likely getting three shots on target compared to Blackburn’s two. In terms of set pieces, expect four corners apiece—so if you’re a fan of those nail-biting moments from dead balls, this one’s for you. Discipline-wise, the AI expects two yellow cards each, so don’t be surprised if tempers flare as the match wears on.
Now, let’s get into the numbers that matter for the Blackburn vs Watford prediction. The betting odds are neck and neck: both a home and away win are priced at 3.455, while the draw is at 3.2. Our AI leans towards an away win, giving Watford the slight edge with a predicted final score of 2-1. The trust level isn’t sky-high at 3.4, but that just adds to the intrigue—after all, Championship football is never short of surprises.
If you’re looking at the total goals market, under 3.5 goals is the best tip from our AI, with a confidence rating of 6.6 out of 10 and odds of 1.25. With both teams averaging around 11 shots but not always finding the net, this seems a sensible play. The half-time prediction is 0-1, suggesting Watford might strike first but expect Blackburn to push back hard in the second half.
So, what’s the NerdyTips take on this one? This Blackburn vs Watford prediction is as tight as they come. Both teams have recent form that suggests they’re tough to beat, and the stats point to a balanced, tactical contest with few clear-cut chances. Whether you’re watching for the football, the betting odds, or just the love of the game, this one is set up to be a real treat. May the best team—and the best tipster—win!
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U3.5 -400
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -4002 245
Watford is expected to win with odds of 245Under 3.5 -400
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -109
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -112
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
0:1
1:2
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6
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 Watford |
13-Sep-25
0:1
| Blackburn  |
| Blackburn |
26-Apr-25
2:1
| Watford |
| Watford |
26-Oct-24
1:0
| Blackburn |
| Blackburn |
23-Dec-23
1:2
| Watford |
| Watford |
27-Aug-23
0:1
| Blackburn |
| Watford |
11-Feb-23
1:1
| Blackburn |
| Blackburn |
13-Sep-22
2:0
| Watford |
| Blackburn |
24-Feb-21
2:3
| Watford |
| Watford |
21-Oct-20
3:1
| Blackburn |
| Watford |
07-Feb-15
1:0
| Blackburn |
Recent Matches of Blackburn| 31 Jan |
Blackburn.
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| Hull.
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| 24 Jan | D |
Blackburn.
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1:1
| Watford.
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| 20 Jan | L |
Swansea.
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3:1
| Blackburn.
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| 17 Jan | L |
Ipswich.
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3:0
| Blackburn.
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| 11 Jan | D |
Hull.
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0:0
| Blackburn.
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| 04 Jan | D |
Blackburn.
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2:2
| Charlton.
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| 01 Jan | L |
Blackburn.
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0:2
| Wrexham.
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| 29 Dec | D |
Sheffield We.
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0:0
| Blackburn.
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| 26 Dec | D |
Middlesbroug.
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0:0
| Blackburn.
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| 20 Dec | W |
Blackburn.
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2:0
| Millwall.
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Recent Matches of Watford
| 24 Jan | D | Blackburn. |
1:1 |
Watford. |
| 21 Jan | D | Watford. |
1:1 |
Portsmouth. |
| 17 Jan | L | Watford. |
0:2 |
Millwall. |
| 10 Jan | L |  Bristol City. |
5:1 |
Watford. |
| 01 Jan | W | Watford. |
3:0 |
Birmingham. |
| 29 Dec | W |  Norwich. |
0:1 |
Watford. |
| 26 Dec | W |  Leicester. |
1:2 |
Watford. |
| 20 Dec | W | Watford. |
1:0 |
Stoke. |
| 13 Dec | D |  Wrexham. |
2:2 |
Watford. |
| 09 Dec | D | Watford. |
1:1 |
Sheffield We. |
England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 29 | 62-33 | 58 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough | 29 | 46-29 | 55 |
| 3 |
Ipswich | 28 | 48-27 | 50 |
| 4 |
Hull City | 28 | 47-40 | 50 |
| 5 |
Millwall | 29 | 36-35 | 49 |
| 6 |
Wrexham | 29 | 43-37 | 44 |
| 7 |
Bristol City | 29 | 40-31 | 43 |
| 8 |
Watford | 28 | 39-33 | 43 |
| 9 |
Preston | 29 | 36-33 | 43 |
| 10 |
Stoke City | 29 | 34-26 | 42 |
| 11 |
Derby | 29 | 39-37 | 42 |
| 12 |
QPR | 29 | 40-42 | 40 |
| 13 |
Birmingham | 29 | 39-38 | 39 |
| 14 |
Leicester | 29 | 40-43 | 38 |
| 15 |
Southampton | 29 | 41-41 | 37 |
| 16 |
Swansea | 29 | 32-37 | 36 |
| 17 |
Sheffield Utd | 28 | 39-41 | 35 |
| 18 |
Norwich | 29 | 37-41 | 33 |
| 19 |
Charlton | 28 | 27-38 | 32 |
| 20 |
West Brom | 29 | 32-44 | 32 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth | 27 | 24-37 | 30 |
| 22 |
Blackburn | 28 | 26-37 | 29 |
| 23 |
Oxford United | 28 | 27-36 | 27 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 28 | 18-56 | -7 |
