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These two clubs have met 108 times since first doing so in 1888 with Preston boasting 45 wins to Blackburn’s 33. Rovers won the reverse fixture 1-0 in December but have only won one of their last ten encounters with North End.
Under 2.5 goals is 8/11.
Draw and under 2.5 goals is 3/1.
Ben Brereton Díaz is 9/2 to break the deadlock and 8/5 to score anytime.
Match preview
Time is running out if Blackburn Rovers are going to snatch a play-off place.
Tony Mowbray’s side were actually second in the table as recently as 9 February but, having lost eight of their last 14, have slipped down to eighth.
As a result, Rovers start the weekend three points below the play-off line.
After this, Blackburn face second-placed Bournemouth away before hosting Birmingham on the final day, probably needing seven points to get into the top six.
Thus, this is very much must win.
Preston North End meanwhile were champions of England in 1889 and 1890 but haven’t played top-tier football since 1961.
This isn’t going to change with Ryan Lowe’s men currently 15th, not going to go up or down this year.
The Lilywhites lost 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Tuesday, the night Fulham sealed promotion, ending their three match unbeaten sequence.
Despite having essentially nothing to play for, Preston would love to all but end their Lancashire rival’s hope of promotion.
Who will win this local derby at Deepdale?
