Blackburn Rovers vs Watford predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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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

	1	X	2
	2.58	3.2	2.69	Watch and Bet
	2.5	3.1	2.7
	2.6	3.3	2.7
	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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