Blackburn vs Wrexham: Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Blackburn vs Wrexham Match Summary

Blackburn vs Wrexham brings two sides from the middle of the Championship table together at Ewood Park, and with a single point between them, neither has much excuse to sit back.

Blackburn sit 10th and have looked dangerous going forward. Tony Mowbray has called Wrexham's experienced, heavily funded squad an exciting challenge at Ewood Park.

Wrexham arrive 14th, a point behind their hosts. Phil Parkinson has warned against getting carried away with the highs and lows of a congested Championship season after their recent climb.

Previous meetings between these clubs could not be more even, with one win apiece and two draws, and the Blackburn vs Wrexham betting odds barely split them.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Form

Blackburn were flying before last weekend, taking 10 points from four games. Then came The Hawthorns. Andri Gudjohnsen struck twice to put Rovers 2-0 up after just 12 minutes, but they capitulated and handed all three points to West Brom. The quality is real. So is the fragility.

Wrexham are back on the right track, with two wins from their last four. The 4-1 demolition of a poor Preston side at the Cae Ras was as dominant as it gets. Kieffer Moore was on the scoresheet that day, and the forward remains the man Wrexham look to when the ball goes into the box.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Blackburn: L. Miller (Injured/out), Y. Ohashi (Injured/out), M. Litherland (Injured/out), Y. Ribeiro (Injured/out), A. Forshaw (Injured/out), R. Morishita (Injured/out)

Wrexham: G. Thomason (Injured/out), M. Cleworth (Injured/out), N. Broadhead (Injured/out), B. Sheaf (Injured/out), J. Windass (Injured/out), L. Cacace (Unfit/out)

Blackburn

Rovers have six players ruled out, and Ryoya Morishita's ankle issue from the West Brom defeat leaves Mathias Jørgensen in line to come in on the right of the attacking three. The Blackburn vs Wrexham lineups point to a probable 4-2-3-1 for the hosts, with Todd Cantwell pulling the strings behind Andri Gudjohnsen.

Wrexham

Matty James came through a knock to start in central midfield against Preston and is set to stay in the engine room. Phil Parkinson could recall Issa Kabore in place of Danny Imray, with Kieffer Moore leading the line in a probable 3-4-2-1. Nathan Broadhead and Josh Windass are both missing.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Predicted Lineup

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Tóth; R. Alebiosu, S. McLoughlin, T. Atcheson, H. Pickering; K. Montgomery, S. Morsy; M. Jørgensen, T. Cantwell, O. Afolayan; A. Gudjohnsen

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Patterson; C. Doyle, J. Worrall, D. Hyam; I. Kaboré, B. Whiteman, M. James, J. Ekomié; C. O'Hare, S. Smith; K. Moore

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Blackburn vs Wrexham Key Stats & Match Facts

• Kieffer Moore has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 Championship appearances.

• Oladapo Afolayan has scored in 3 of his last 5 Championship appearances.

• Andri Gudjohnsen has scored in 2 of his last 3 Championship appearances.

• Callum O'Hare has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances.

• Benjamin Whiteman has been carded in 2 of his last 3 Championship appearances against Blackburn.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Our Blackburn vs Wrexham prediction is a 2-2 draw. Wrexham edge the market at 6/4 with Betfred, but there is precious little between two sides who both love to attack down the wings. Blackburn's soft spots at set pieces and in the air give the visitors a route to goal, while the hosts carry enough threat to hurt anyone at Ewood Park. Goals at both ends and a share of the spoils.

Best Bets

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Blackburn have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 Championship games. The projections put this fixture at 2.72 total goals, and the over is rated as a touch better than a coin flip. It has also come up as positive value across a wide spread of bookmakers, which is good enough for us.

Both teams to score – Yes, in the Both Teams To Score market. Evenly matched sides with projected goals for each (Blackburn 1.34, Wrexham 1.38). Wrexham are short of attacking bodies with Nathan Broadhead and Josh Windass out, but they still project for more than a goal. Both teams to score is rated at 55.28%, a shade above the implied probability of the best price, so the numbers back the eye test.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Bet Builder

Our Blackburn vs Wrexham bet builder tips combine Todd Cantwell to land a shot on target, Kieffer Moore to score anytime, Blackburn over 1.5 goals and over 11.5 corners.

Cantwell has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 10 Championship outings. Operating centrally behind Gudjohnsen, he gets plenty of looks at goal.

Moore has scored in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances. With Wrexham's attacking options thinned by injury, even more of the burden falls on him.

Blackburn have gone over 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches. Wrexham struggle defending counter attacks, and our score prediction has Rovers scoring twice.

There have been 15+ corners in 3 of Blackburn's last 4 Championship matches. Two sides who play with width should keep the corner flags busy.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 25/1 and is as short as 22/1 elsewhere.

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Blackburn vs Wrexham Talking Points

Mowbray says his philosophy is about scoring one more than the opposition rather than playing it safe, which is admirable right up until you remember Rovers have dropped 13 points from winning positions already this season. Both sides love to go wide, and Wrexham's soft spot defending counter attacks plays straight into Blackburn's hands. On the other side, Parkinson knows how quickly the Championship can turn, with a single good result enough to drag a side into the play-off picture. Neither manager will be happy settling for a stubborn, messy point, which is why our Blackburn vs Wrexham best bets lean on goals rather than a winner.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Predictions FAQs

When is the Blackburn vs Wrexham English Championship game?

The match is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.

Where is Blackburn vs Wrexham being played?

The match is being played at Ewood Park.

What competition is Blackburn vs Wrexham in?

The match is in the Championship, in the 2026/2027 season.

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