Head-to-Head
Derby have won two of the last three meetings between the clubs, with Blackburn winning the other.
Derby County
- Derby County’s recent form has been mixed with two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last five matches.
- John Eustace has instilled a level of tactical discipline upon the club since taking over in February 2025, and his preferred 4-2-3-1 setup has seen the Rams use a compact midblock and press selectively, before counter-attacking with pace when opponents commit players forward.
- The Rams sit 8th in the Championship table with 48 points from 33 games, keeping them in the hunt for the playoff spots.
- At home, they have won five, drawn six, and lost six in the Championship this season, conceding 23 goals in 17 matches.
- However, Patrick Agyemang is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal, scoring three of Derby’s last nine goals in his last five games.
Blackburn Rovers
- Blackburn Rovers sit 20th in the Championship, with 38 points from 33 matches, hovering just above the relegation zone.
- Rovers have won six, drawn three, and lost seven on the road this term, scoring just 15 times in 16 away matches.
- O’Neill has certainly seen a response from his side, with Blackburn entering this fixture having won three of their last five, and with consecutive victories.
- Andri Gudjohnsen has been the focal point of Rovers’ attack with seven goals in 22 Championship matches, but Mathias Joergensen has chipped in with two in their last five as Blackburn’s attack has spread the load in recent weeks.
Key Players
- Carlton Morris has scored ten goals in 18 Championship appearances for Derby this season.
- Andri Gudjohnsen has been the focal point of Rovers’ attack with seven goals in 22 Championship matches, but Mathias Joergensen has chipped in with two in their last five as Blackburn’s attack has spread the load in recent weeks.
Betting Insights
- With the two clubs heading in different directions at this stage of the season, the bookmakers have Derby as slight favorites at 2.14, while the visitors are 3.4 and the draw is 3.25.
- However, given the similar defensive mindset of both sides and Blackburn’s recent knack for keeping it tight, the under 2.5 goals line at 1.7 looks like a good starting point for this clash.
Prediction
Given Derby’s home advantage, recent head-to-head record, and slight edge in quality, we think Eustace can nick this one.
