Blackburn Rovers vs Watford predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Blackburn

Watford

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In an exciting matchup in the English League Championship, Blackburn Rovers will face off against Watford FC on January 24, 2026. Blackburn Rovers will have the home advantage as they aim to turn around their recent form, having won none of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Watford FC has been in a better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches.

The odds from bookmakers suggest a close match, with Blackburn Rovers slightly favored with odds of 2.57, compared to Watford FC’s odds of 2.71. Our model prediction reflects this close matchup, giving Blackburn Rovers a 37.8% chance of winning, while a draw is predicted at 29.2% and a Watford FC victory at 34%.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on the tactical strengths they possess, with Watford FC potentially having an edge in recent form. However, in football, anything can happen, and this match is set to be a closely contested battle with no guaranteed outcome.

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Blackburn
36.4%		 Draw
29.2%		 Watford
34.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Watford: 1.27% Blackburn: 0.17%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.58 3.2 2.69 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.5 3.1 2.7
Pinnacle 2.6 3.3 2.7
Best for US Customers 2.57 3.2 2.71

Latest Results

17.01.26 Ipswich Town – Blackburn Rovers – 3:0
11.01.26 Hull City – Blackburn Rovers – 1:0 penalties
04.01.26 Blackburn Rovers – Charlton Athletic – 2:2
01.01.26 Blackburn Rovers – Wrexham AFC – 0:2
29.12.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Blackburn Rovers – 0:0		 17.01.26 Watford FC – Millwall – 0:2
10.01.26 Bristol City – Watford FC – 5:1
01.01.26 Watford FC – Birmingham City – 3:0
29.12.25 Norwich City – Watford FC – 0:1
26.12.25 Leicester City – Watford FC – 1:2

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 20 and 8).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blackburn won 3.
  • Blackburn is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Watford‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Blackburn won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 18:21. (average 1.2:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Blackburn won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:8. (average 1.6:1.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.09.25 Watford FC – Blackburn Rovers – 0:1
    26.04.25 Blackburn Rovers – Watford FC – 2:1
    26.10.24 Watford FC – Blackburn Rovers – 1:0
    23.12.23 Blackburn Rovers – Watford FC – 1:2
    27.08.23 Watford FC – Blackburn Rovers – 0:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 27 16 7 4 59:30 29 55
    2 Middlesbrough 27 14 7 6 40:28 12 49
    3 Ipswich 26 13 8 5 45:24 21 47
    4 Millwall 27 13 7 7 31:33 -2 46
    5 Hull 26 13 5 8 42:39 3 44
    6 Preston 27 11 10 6 36:26 10 43
    7 Stoke 27 12 5 10 32:23 9 41
    8 Watford 26 11 8 7 37:31 6 41
    9 Bristol City 27 11 7 9 38:29 9 40
    10 Wrexham 27 10 10 7 39:34 5 40
    11 QPR 27 11 6 10 38:39 -1 39
    12 Derby 27 10 8 9 36:35 1 38
    13 Leicester 27 10 7 10 38:40 -2 37
    14 Birmingham 27 9 8 10 36:37 -1 35
    15 Southampton 27 8 9 10 39:40 -1 33
    16 Swansea 27 9 6 12 28:34 -6 33
    17 Sheffield Utd 26 10 2 14 36:39 -3 32
    18 Charlton 26 8 8 10 26:32 -6 32
    19 West Brom 27 9 4 14 31:38 -7 31
    20 Blackburn 26 7 7 12 24:33 -9 28
    21 Portsmouth 25 7 7 11 22:35 -13 28
    22 Norwich 27 7 6 14 30:40 -10 27
    23 Oxford Utd 26 5 8 13 25:35 -10 23
    24 Sheffield Wed 26 1 8 17 18:52 -34 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.57 (54.34%)

    2. Ipswich: 3.5 (24.38%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 6 (14.22%)

    4. Millwall: 67 (1.27%)

    5. Watford: 67 (1.27%)

    6. Hull City: 81 (1.05%)

    7. Preston: 251 (0.34%)

    8. Stoke City: 301 (0.28%)

    9. Bristol City: 301 (0.28%)

    10. Southampton: 501 (0.17%)

    11. Wrexham: 501 (0.17%)

    12. QPR: 501 (0.17%)

    13. Blackburn: 501 (0.17%)

    14. Sheffield Wed: 501 (0.17%)

    15. Portsmouth: 501 (0.17%)

    16. Sheffield Utd: 501 (0.17%)

    17. West Brom: 501 (0.17%)

    18. Swansea: 501 (0.17%)

    19. Leicester: 501 (0.17%)

    20. Derby: 501 (0.17%)

    21. Birmingham: 501 (0.17%)

    22. Norwich: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Oxford Utd: 501 (0.17%)

    24. Charlton: 501 (0.17%)

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