The upcoming England Championship match on 02.05.2026 features Blackburn against Leicester, promising a tightly contested battle. Both Blackburn and Leicester have been preparing rigorously, showcasing impressive form. Our expert analysis includes a detailed look at their playing styles, tactical setups, and head-to-head results in the England Championship. This match offers an exciting spectacle and a challenging prediction scenario. Read our full prediction, which highlights key players from Blackburn and Leicester, before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43/55 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42/55 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47/56 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45/57 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57/68 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27/88 | -3 |
Key Player Statistics: Blackburn vs Leicester
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x 11Blackburn vs Leicester Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Leicester | Blackburn | 01.11.2025 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Leicester | Blackburn | 04.05.2024 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Leicester | 01.10.2023 | 1-4 |
| FA Cup | Leicester | Blackburn | 28.02.2023 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Leicester | 22.03.2014 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Blackburn | 17.09.2013 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Blackburn | 26.02.2013 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Leicester | 25.08.2012 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Sheffield Utd | Blackburn | 22.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Coventry | 17.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Southampton | Blackburn | 14.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Blackburn | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Blackburn | West Brom | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Blackburn | 03.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Middlesbrough | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Millwall | Blackburn | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Oxford United | Blackburn | 11.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Portsmouth | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Leicester | Millwall | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Hull City | 21.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Portsmouth | Leicester | 18.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Leicester | Swansea | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | Leicester | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Preston | 03.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Watford | Leicester | 21.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Leicester | QPR | 14.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Leicester | Bristol City | 10.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Leicester | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Blackburn VS Leicester
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Blackburn vs Leicester
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Blackburn vs Leicester
This is survival football at its rawest. Blackburn hosting Leicester with both sides staring down the barrel of relegation. This isn't just three points. This could be the moment that defines an entire season.
Let's start with the table. Blackburn sit 20th with 52 points from 45 games. Leicester are 23rd, nine points behind with the same number of games played. For the Foxes, this fixture isn't just important. It's essentially a must-win.
Don't be fooled by Leicester's attacking numbers though. They've scored 57 goals this season, more than Blackburn's 42. On paper, they look like the better attacking side. But here's what the casual fan misses completely — Leicester have conceded 68 goals. That's a catastrophic defensive record, and Blackburn will know exactly how to exploit it.
The head-to-head record is genuinely startling. In their last two meetings at Leicester's ground, Blackburn won both 2-0. Away from home, Blackburn have been quietly formidable against this opponent. That pattern matters. It really does.
Blackburn's recent form tells a mixed story — wins against Sheffield United, Millwall, Birmingham, and QPR, but they've leaked goals when the pressure is on. That Southampton 3-0 defeat still stings. Yet at Ewood Park, they tend to dig in. They're organised. Disciplined. Hard to break down.
Leicester arrive in chaos. Their injury list is enormous. Harry Winks is doubtful, Boubakary Soumarè has a knee problem, Stephy Mavididi is nursing a hamstring issue, and top scorer J. James — 11 goals in 33 games — is also questionable. Lose James, and Leicester's attacking threat drops dramatically. Here's what you need to watch: if James doesn't start, back Blackburn immediately.
From a betting perspective, the value is screaming at you. Blackburn are priced at 2.30 as home favourites, which looks fair given everything we know. But I'd specifically target the "Both Teams to Score — No" market. Leicester's injury crisis in attack combined with Blackburn's recent defensive solidity away from home makes a clean sheet genuinely possible.
I'm also watching L. Thomas for Leicester — already on 11 yellow cards in 42 games. The pressure of this fixture could push him over the edge. A card for Thomas in the first half feels like a real possibility.
My prediction: Blackburn 2-0 Leicester. The head-to-head history practically demands it.
This is a six-pointer in the truest sense. Ewood Park will be electric. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri Ribeiro | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| L. Miller | Australia | 25 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| S. Wharton | England | 28 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| H. Pickering | England | 27 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| T. Cantwell | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| J. Buckley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| M. Gueye | Senegal | 28 | Attacker | 195 | 90 |
| B. Tóth | Hungary | 28 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 79 |
| A. Kargbo | Sierra Leone | 26 | Attacker | 172 | 68 |
| Y. Ohashi | Japan | 29 | Attacker | 180 | 73 |
| S. Tronstad | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 174 | 70 |
| S. McLoughlin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 191 | 70 |
| Sidnei Tavares | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 76 |
| R. Alebiosu | England | 24 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| H. Leonard | England | 22 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| Kristi Montgomery | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Henriksson | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| D. De Neve | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 68 |
| N. Michalski | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| I. Tyjon | England | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Skipp | England | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| H. Winks | England | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 65 |
| S. Mavididi | England | 27 | Attacker | 182 | 71 |
| P. Daka | Zambia | 27 | Attacker | 183 | 71 |
| J. Ayew | Ghana | 34 | Attacker | 182 | 80 |
| W. Faes | Belgium | 28 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| M. Hermansen | Denmark | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 81 |
| H. Choudhury | England | 28 | Defender | 178 | 64 |
| A. Begović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 38 | Goalkeeper | 199 | 101 |
| B. Soumaré | France | 27 | Midfielder | 188 | 70 |
| W. Coulibaly | France | 26 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| L. Thomas | England | 24 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| J. Stolarczyk | Poland | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 81 |
| B. Nelson | England | 22 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| K. McAteer | England | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| W. Alves | England | 20 | Midfielder | 192 | 83 |
| M. Golding | England | 19 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| B. El Khannouss | Morocco | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| L. Page | England | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Monga | England | 16 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Blackburn vs Leicester match odds
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