Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers Predictions

Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers Predictions for this Championship fixture. Blackburn, chasing the playoffs, aim to end a three-game winless run against Stoke. The hosts will look to capitalise on Rovers’ poor form in this crucial Championship clash. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship  | Mar 12, 2025 at 8pm UK at Bet365 Stadium

Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers Predictions

Will Blackburn Revive Their Playoff Hopes, or Can Stoke Seize a Crucial Victory?

• Defensive Frailties on Both Sides
  • Stoke have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight matches, while Blackburn have conceded at least twice in six of their last eight away games.
• Stoke’s Home Resilience
  • The Potters have lost just one of their last six home league matches, proving they are a difficult side to break down at the bet365 Stadium.
• Blackburn’s Scoring Record
  • Despite their struggles, Blackburn have scored in six of their last eight away games, showing they can trouble Stoke’s defence.

Best Bet for Stoke City vs Blackburn Rovers

The Championship throws up another crucial midweek clash as Blackburn Rovers travel to face Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. With both teams struggling for consistency, this match could prove pivotal at both ends of the table. Blackburn, sitting just outside the playoff places, are desperate to halt their three-game winless streak and reignite their top-six push. Meanwhile, Stoke find themselves in a far more precarious situation, just four points clear of the relegation zone, and in desperate need of points to avoid being dragged into a survival scrap.

Neither side comes into this fixture in particularly strong form. Stoke have failed to win any of their last four matches, including a dramatic late collapse against Coventry at the weekend. The Potters had looked set for a valuable away point, but Bobby Thomas’ stoppage-time winner condemned them to a 3-2 defeat, their third loss in four outings. While their home form has been more stable, with just one defeat in their last six league matches at the bet365 Stadium, the pressure is mounting on Mark Robins’ men.

Blackburn have their own frustrations to contend with. Valérien Ismaël is still looking for his first win since taking over as head coach, having overseen a draw against Norwich before a frustrating 2-1 defeat at Derby. The Rovers’ away form is a growing concern, with six defeats in their last eight league games on the road. However, they will take some comfort from their recent record in this fixture, having won four of their last six visits to Stoke. The question now is whether they can overcome their struggles and find a way to leave with three points.

Best Bet for This Match

At BettingTips4You, we believe in delivering one carefully selected bet per match—ensuring clarity, accountability, and value. Our standout prediction for this fixture is both teams to score (BTTS).

Why This Bet Offers Value

Given the stakes involved, both teams are likely to go for it. Stoke, despite their poor league position, have been relatively strong at home and will see this as a must-win encounter. They have scored in three of their last four games and will fancy their chances against a Blackburn side that have struggled defensively on the road. The visitors have conceded at least twice in six of their last eight away matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.

On the flip side, Blackburn’s attack has enough quality to trouble a Stoke backline that has also been far from secure. The Potters have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight matches and have conceded seven goals in their last four outings. Even when they do manage to pick up points, they rarely do so with a solid defensive display.

Additionally, recent head-to-head encounters suggest goals. Stoke may have won the reverse fixture 2-0, but Blackburn’s 3-0 victory at this ground last season shows they are more than capable of breaching the home defence. With both sides needing points for entirely different reasons, an open and frantic contest seems inevitable.

“Both sides have clear defensive issues, but their attacking threats remain. With Stoke desperate and Blackburn pushing for the playoffs, it’s the perfect recipe for goals at both ends.”
— Steve Harrington, BettingTips4You.com expert

Predicted Scoreline

Stoke City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

With Stoke’s home advantage and Blackburn’s poor away form, the hosts might just edge this one. However, Rovers have enough attacking quality to get on the scoresheet, making a 2-1 victory for the Potters a likely outcome.

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