Preston vs Blackburn prediction

Preston welcome Lancashire rivals Blackburn to Deepdale looking to halt a dismal opening run to the Championship campaign. The hosts sit bottom of the table in 24th position after losing all four of their league matches, scoring three goals while conceding nine. Their defensive frailties have been particularly evident at home, where they have conceded six times across two league outings.

Blackburn enter the derby in 13th position with five points from four games, having recorded one win, two draws, and one defeat. While their overall form has seen mixed results, they remain undefeated on their travels in league play, having drawn both away fixtures 1-1. Striker A. Gudjohnsen has provided a focal point in attack with two goals and one assist so far this term.

Recent head-to-head encounters heavily tilt toward the visitors. Blackburn have won each of the last three meetings between the two sides and are unbeaten in their last five visits to Preston, collecting two victories and three draws. Given Preston's early-season struggles and Blackburn's historical edge in this fixture, the visitors look well placed to take something from this encounter.