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Match Events
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Lang C.
Assist: Burgzorg D.
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Ribeiro Y.
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Lang C.
Assist: Thompson J.
AI Match Summary
Preston in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Preston.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
9%
15%
76%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Blackburn
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
76%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Blackburn lately — more wins on the board than Preston.
- Blackburn are the model's pick here, at 60%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Preston Clean Sheet 10%
Blackburn Clean Sheet 13%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 28 |
| Wins | 5 | 10 |
| Draws | 3 | 9 |
| Losses | 19 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.04 | 1.21 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.04 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 5, 2026 Championship
Preston vs Blackburn
2:1
Feb 20, 2026 Championship
Blackburn vs Preston
1:0
Nov 21, 2025 Championship
Preston vs Blackburn
1:2
Jan 31, 2025 Championship
Blackburn vs Preston
2:1
Sep 22, 2024 Championship
Preston vs Blackburn
0:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Compare
Top Goalscorer Lang C.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56
Blackburn Compare
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston 18 / 100
Blackburn 57 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Preston Blackburn
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Blackburn Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:7
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Preston scored in 63% of their last 27 outings.
Blackburn has conceded goals in 68% of their last 28 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.
Preston has registered 1 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Preston VS Blackburn
0.63 Goals Scored 1.63
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston
(Home) 31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
17 Oct
Wrexham
4 : 1 Preston
13 Oct
Birmingham
4 : 0 Preston
10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
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24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
01 Sept
Preston
1 : 3 Bristol City
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Blackburn
(Away) 31 Oct
Swansea
4 : 0 Blackburn
24 Oct
Blackburn
2 : 0 Wrexham
17 Oct
West Brom
3 : 2 Blackburn
13 Oct
Bristol City
0 : 1 Blackburn
10 Oct
Blackburn
2 : 1 Cardiff
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31 Oct
Swansea
4 : 0 Blackburn
17 Oct
West Brom
3 : 2 Blackburn
13 Oct
Bristol City
0 : 1 Blackburn
19 Sept
Portsmouth
2 : 2 Blackburn
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln City | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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