Blackburn vs Wrexham Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Blackburn vs Wrexham Game Preview

Blackburn host Wrexham at Ewood Park on Saturday in a Championship matchup that looks about as level as they come, and our Blackburn vs Wrexham prediction leans toward goals at both ends.

Rovers sit 10th in the Championship standings, but they need a response after letting an early lead slip in a loss at West Brom last time out.

Wrexham arrive with real momentum after thumping Preston, and Phil Parkinson's side are narrow moneyline favorites at +160 (Polymarket) for this one.

The head-to-head offers no edge either. Blackburn and Wrexham have each won one of their previous meetings, and the other two ended in ties.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Recent Results

Blackburn were humming before West Brom, collecting 10 points from four games. Then came the gut punch. Andri Gudjohnsen's early brace put Rovers in control at The Hawthorns, only for them to cave and lose 3-2. Protecting a lead is a genuine weakness for this group, and that flaw keeps Rovers games wide open.

Wrexham are back on track after hammering Preston 4-1 at home and spreading the goals around. Kieffer Moore is the focal point of this attack. The forward has found the scoresheet or set one up in each of his last four Championship outings, with Wrexham's wing play continuing to feed him chances.

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)

Blackburn

Blackburn are sweating on Ryoya Morishita after he picked up an ankle issue against West Brom, and Mathias Jørgensen could step into the Blackburn vs Wrexham lineups in his place. Rovers have six players ruled out.

Wrexham

Matty James came through a knock to start in central midfield against Preston. Issa Kaboré could be recalled in place of Danny Imray.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Predicted Lineup

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

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

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

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

Blackburn vs Wrexham Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 15+ corners in 3 of Blackburn's last 4 games in the Championship.
• Todd Cantwell has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 10 appearances in the Championship.
• Oladapo Afolayan has scored in 3 of his last 5 appearances in the Championship.
• Oliver Rathbone has made 4+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 games against Blackburn in the Championship.
• Benjamin Whiteman has been carded in 2 of his last 3 games against Blackburn in the Championship.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

We're calling a 2-2 tie. These sides are genuinely hard to split, with Wrexham only narrow moneyline favorites and the head-to-head offering nothing to lean on. Both teams love to go wide, Blackburn have a habit of coughing up leads, and Wrexham can be got at on the counter. That is a recipe for a messy, open afternoon, and the tie at +240 (Polymarket) fits our read.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Blackburn and Wrexham have both been involved in plenty of goals recently. Our first of the Blackburn vs Wrexham best picks lives in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our projection sits at 2.72 total goals, above the line. Over 2.5 has also cashed in 6 of Blackburn's last 7 Championship games, and a team that struggles to protect leads tends to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Both teams to score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. The model rates this as a fairly even contest, with each side expected to score. In the Both Teams To Score market, Yes matches the shape of this game. Our numbers put both teams scoring at a 55.28% probability, and each side projects for more than a goal. Wrexham's soft spot against counter attacks and Blackburn's issues defending set pieces give both attacks a way in.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Same Game Parlay

Our Blackburn vs Wrexham Same Game Parlay picks lean into attacking intent, pairing Todd Cantwell and Kieffer Moore player props with Blackburn home goals and a busy corner count.

Todd Cantwell Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has hit the target in 8 of his last 10 Championship appearances, and Rovers thrive on long-range efforts.

Kieffer Moore in the Anytime Goalscorer market. The forward has found the net in three of his past four Championship outings and is the target for everything Wrexham build down the flanks.

Blackburn Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. That lines up with our 2-2 call, and Rovers' width on both flanks should stretch Wrexham's back three.

Over 11.5 in the Total Corners market. Blackburn have piled up 15 or more corners in three of their last four outings, and with both teams built to play wide, the flags should stay busy.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Talking Points

Wrexham's rise under Phil Parkinson has turned plenty of heads around the Championship, and Rovers know they are facing a side built on genuine coaching work in the dugout, not just the headlines around the ownership group. Rovers will need goalkeeper Balazs Toth sharp again after he earned a Championship Team of the Week spot for a clean sheet in a 1-0 win at Bristol City. Wrexham are strong in the air and dangerous down the wings, so he could be busy. Expect a lively Ewood Park too, with the club running a "Kids for a Quid" ticket promotion to pack the stands.

Blackburn vs Wrexham Predictions FAQs

What time does Blackburn vs Wrexham kick off?

The game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday.

Where is Blackburn vs Wrexham being played?

The game is being played at Ewood Park.

What are the probable lineups for Blackburn vs Wrexham?

Blackburn's probable 4-2-3-1 starters are B. Tóth, H. Pickering, S. McLoughlin, T. Atcheson, R. Alebiosu, K. Montgomery, S. Morsy, O. Afolayan, T. Cantwell, M. Jørgensen and A. Gudjohnsen. Wrexham's probable 3-4-2-1 starters are A. Patterson, C. Doyle, J. Worrall, D. Hyam, J. Ekomié, B. Whiteman, M. James, I. Kaboré, C. O'Hare, S. Smith and K. Moore.

Which players are injured for Blackburn vs Wrexham?

Blackburn have six players listed as injured: L. Miller, Y. Ohashi, M. Litherland, Y. Ribeiro, A. Forshaw and R. Morishita. Wrexham have five listed as injured (G. Thomason, M. Cleworth, N. Broadhead, B. Sheaf and J. Windass) and one listed as unfit (L. Cacace).

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