Blackburn v Preston North End Betting Tips [10 December 2022]

Ewood Park is gearing up for the awaited return of Championship action after a month-long World Cup break, with host club Blackburn pitted against Preston. The Blue and Whites have been in scintillating form currently occupying third place in the standings, while Preston have not been bad themselves, currently situated in ninth place yet level on points with sixth place QPR. For all of Blackburn’s form, they did not leave their domestic duties in the best way possible, with the first half of the season culminating in a  long-awaited local derby with Burnley, which they disappointingly lost 3-0. They have been impressive overall through, counting eight wins in their last ten games. Their record at Ewood Park can even be considered more impressive, with Blackburn having triumphed in each of their last seven encounters there, keeping clean sheets in five , yet have only beaten Preston at home once in their last six meetings. 

Concerning Preston North End, their most recent 4-2 home defeat to Millwall should not dampen their spirits too much. That is because they are currently only outside of the top six on goal difference, while they have won three of their last four games. An issue that needs to be addressed if Preston want to do that extra step and push for promotion is their inconsistency in the defensive aspect of the game. Specifically, the visitors have conceded in seven of their last nine games, letting in seven goals in their last four on the road. While visiting Ewood Park should be a tough affair, they could turn to their recent record there for inspiration, having lost to Blackburn just once in their last six meetings.