Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers predictions, Feb 28, 2026

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Derby

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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
Pinnacle 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

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 19).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derby won 2.
  • Derby is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Blackburn has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Derby may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Derby is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Derby won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 21:29. (average 1.1:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Derby won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:10. (average 1.2:1.1).

    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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