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As Derby County prepares to host Blackburn Rovers on February 28, 2026, fans and analysts alike will be closely watching the implications of recent form on this English League Championship clash. Both teams arrive with similar momentum, each having secured three victories in their last five matches, showcasing a competitive edge that could make this encounter unpredictable.
Derby County, playing at home, will look to leverage their familiar surroundings to assert control over the match. Their recent performances indicate a solid attacking strategy, allowing them to penetrate defensive lines effectively. However, they must remain vigilant as Blackburn Rovers pose a significant threat on the counter-attack, having demonstrated the ability to capitalize on defensive lapses.
The bookmakers reflect this competitive balance, offering odds of 2.19 for a home win against 3.23 for an away victory. Probability estimates suggest a 43.2% chance for a Derby County win, against a 29.1% likelihood for Blackburn Rovers to emerge victorious, with a 27.6% chance of a draw. With both squads in decent form and tactical nuances at play, the match promises to be competitive, with neither side assured of an easy path to three points.
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| Derby 43.1% |
Draw 27.7% |
Blackburn 29.2% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.19 | 3.41 | 3.23 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Derby County – Swansea City – 2:0 07.02.26 Derby County – Ipswich Town – 1:2 30.01.26 Bristol City – Derby County – 0:5 23.01.26 Derby County – West Bromwich Albion – 1:1 20.01.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 1:2 |
20.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Preston North End – 1:0 14.02.26 Queens Park Rangers – Blackburn Rovers – 1:3 07.02.26 Norwich City – Blackburn Rovers – 2:0 03.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:0 31.01.26 Blackburn Rovers – Hull City – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.11.25 Blackburn Rovers – Derby County – 1:2 08.03.25 Derby County – Blackburn Rovers – 2:1 09.08.24 Blackburn Rovers – Derby County – 4:2 15.03.22 Blackburn Rovers – Derby County – 3:1 30.10.21 Derby County – Blackburn Rovers – 1:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 68:36 | 32 | 65 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 50:33 | 17 | 61 |
| 3 | Millwall | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 41:37 | 4 | 56 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 51:29 | 22 | 54 |
| 5 | Hull | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 6 | Derby | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 47:39 | 8 | 48 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 46:41 | 5 | 48 |
| 8 | Preston | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 40:37 | 3 | 48 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 45:41 | 4 | 47 |
| 10 | QPR | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 46:47 | -1 | 47 |
| 11 | Southampton | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 48:44 | 4 | 46 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43:39 | 4 | 46 |
| 13 | Watford | 32 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 41:38 | 3 | 45 |
| 14 | Swansea | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 39:39 | 0 | 45 |
| 15 | Stoke | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36:31 | 5 | 44 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 45:45 | 0 | 42 |
| 17 | Norwich | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 42:42 | 0 | 39 |
| 18 | Charlton | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31:41 | -10 | 39 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 31:41 | -10 | 38 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 30:40 | -10 | 36 |
| 21 | West Brom | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 32:49 | -17 | 34 |
| 22 | Leicester | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 33 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 32 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 28:44 | -16 | 28 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 32 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 19:64 | -45 | -7 |
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