Blackburn vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips (9 August)

Champion of England 3 times, winner of the FA Cup 6 times, Blackburn is a beautiful and strong football team across the Channel. On the other hand, Rovers have not been able to find their way back to the English elite for over a decade now. In 2023-24 last year, we were even very close to the 19th correctional. In 4 summer prep matches, Blackburn was undefeated: Accrington D4, 1-2, Morecambe D4, 1-1, Wigan D2, 1-1 and Stockport D3, 0-1. Opposite, Derby have won the title of champion of England twice, for an FA Cup.

Having descended to the 3rd division in 2022, Derby has climbed back up in 2024. Its 2nd place allows it to return to the English Championship after the disastrous spell of Wayne Rooney who left the club in D3 after his departure. Finally, overall worrying preparation for the “Rams”. Winners of their last match against Valladolid 2-1, they nevertheless suffered 3 worrying losses against Chesterfield D4, 4-0, Shrewsbury D3, 2-1 and Barnsley D3, 4-3.

Last year as a reminder Rovers lost their offensive star Ben Brereton Diaz (Villarreal, now Southampton). This summer, only one notable departure should be noted, that of Sam Callagher. There were multiple arrivals: Gueye (RWD), Ohashi (San.Hiroshima), A.Weimann (Bristol) and D.Bath (Norwich). No injuries are noted for this meeting.

 Opposite, Derby County lost 75% of their captains who played for the club in the Championship in previous years. Everything has to be truly rebuilt, there have been numerous arrivals in this regard: J.Yates (Swansea, loan), Goudmijn (AZ), Adams (Cardiff) and even Ben Osborn (Sheffield United). Conversely, almost no departure is noted. Jack Rooney (defender) and Joe Ward (right midfielder) are not expected to play.