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Our Blackburn vs Leicester prediction for Saturday, 2 May 2026 (12:30 GMT) starts with a simple truth: this is Gameweek 46, and the table drama has already been written. Blackburn are safe after Michael O’Neill’s side sealed survival with a huge 3-1 away win at Sheffield United on April 22, while Leicester’s relegation to League One has been confirmed. So yes, it has the feel of a “dead rubber”… but anyone who has watched the Championship for more than five minutes knows those can still be chaotic.
Ewood Park should get a “thank you and goodbye” kind of performance from Blackburn. O’Neill has been talking like a man already planning pre-season, praising the spine of players who carried an injury-hit campaign. Names like Eiran Cashin, Sean McLoughlin, Ryan Alebiosu, Adam Forshaw, R. Morishita, and teenager Tom Atcheson have all earned mentions, which usually means minutes on the pitch and a final audition for next year.
Leicester, meanwhile, are in a strange place: a bigger squad value (about €145.15m vs Blackburn’s €45.90m) but a brutal season. Gary Rowett has hinted at rotation and youth, and after a surprise 1-1 draw with Millwall on 2026-04-24 (when Leicester were priced around 5.1), you can see why he wants to learn who responds when pride is the only prize.
The market gives Blackburn a narrow edge: home win 2.15, draw 3.7, away win 3.35. That makes sense if Leicester rotate heavily, even if the Foxes should see a touch more of the ball (possession forecast: 48% Blackburn, 52% Leicester). Shots are projected at 11 vs 13, with on-target 2 vs 3 — numbers that hint at a game with effort, but not endless big chances.
The last notable head to head (2023-10-01) finished Blackburn 1-4 Leicester, with Leicester priced 1.97 and Blackburn 3.45 back then. It’s a reminder that Leicester’s “name” can still scare odds compilers — but this 2026 version is a different animal, and Ewood Park on the final day often rewards the side with clearer motivation.
Under 3.5 goals fits the data: only 5 total shots on target expected, plus a corners estimate of 4-5 (9 total) and just three yellows overall. That profile usually screams “steady tempo” rather than a goal festival. The Blackburn vs Leicester Prediction on the 1X2 is more cautious — the home win confidence is modest — but it’s supported by Leicester’s planned rotation and Blackburn’s desire to sign off nicely.
If you want one sensible angle, the safest of our betting tips is under 3.5 at 1.48. If you want a little more risk with a narrative behind it, Blackburn to win at around 2.15–2.15 is the “home crowd farewell” bet.
Our Blackburn vs Leicester prediction for Saturday, 2 May 2026 (12:30 GMT) starts with a simple truth: this is Gameweek 46, and the table drama has already been written. Blackburn are safe after Michael O’Neill’s side sealed survival with a huge 3-1 away win at Sheffield United on April 22, while Leicester’s relegation to League One has been confirmed. So yes, it has the feel of a “dead rubber”… but anyone who has watched the Championship for more than five minutes knows those can still be chaotic.
Ewood Park should get a “thank you and goodbye” kind of performance from Blackburn. O’Neill has been talking like a man already planning pre-season, praising the spine of players who carried an injury-hit campaign. Names like Eiran Cashin, Sean McLoughlin, Ryan Alebiosu, Adam Forshaw, R. Morishita, and teenager Tom Atcheson have all earned mentions, which usually means minutes on the pitch and a final audition for next year.
Leicester, meanwhile, are in a strange place: a bigger squad value (about €145.15m vs Blackburn’s €45.90m) but a brutal season. Gary Rowett has hinted at rotation and youth, and after a surprise 1-1 draw with Millwall on 2026-04-24 (when Leicester were priced around 5.1), you can see why he wants to learn who responds when pride is the only prize.
The market gives Blackburn a narrow edge: home win 2.15, draw 3.7, away win 3.35. That makes sense if Leicester rotate heavily, even if the Foxes should see a touch more of the ball (possession forecast: 48% Blackburn, 52% Leicester). Shots are projected at 11 vs 13, with on-target 2 vs 3 — numbers that hint at a game with effort, but not endless big chances.
The last notable head to head (2023-10-01) finished Blackburn 1-4 Leicester, with Leicester priced 1.97 and Blackburn 3.45 back then. It’s a reminder that Leicester’s “name” can still scare odds compilers — but this 2026 version is a different animal, and Ewood Park on the final day often rewards the side with clearer motivation.
Under 3.5 goals fits the data: only 5 total shots on target expected, plus a corners estimate of 4-5 (9 total) and just three yellows overall. That profile usually screams “steady tempo” rather than a goal festival. The Blackburn vs Leicester Prediction on the 1X2 is more cautious — the home win confidence is modest — but it’s supported by Leicester’s planned rotation and Blackburn’s desire to sign off nicely.
If you want one sensible angle, the safest of our betting tips is under 3.5 at 1.48. If you want a little more risk with a narrative behind it, Blackburn to win at around 2.15–2.15 is the “home crowd farewell” bet.
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Meaningless match!
U3.5 -208
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2081 115
Blackburn is expected to win with odds of 115Under 3.5 -208
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 130
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U5.5 -196
Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals
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Blackburn |
01-Oct-23
1:4
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Blackburn |
25-Aug-12
2:1
| Leicester ![]() |
Blackburn |
22-Mar-14
1:1
| Leicester ![]() |
Leicester |
01-Nov-25
0:2
| Blackburn ![]() |
Leicester |
04-May-24
0:2
| Blackburn ![]() |
Leicester |
28-Feb-23
1:2
| Blackburn ![]() |
Leicester |
26-Feb-13
3:0
| Blackburn ![]() |
Leicester |
17-Sep-13
2:1
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| 02 May | L |
Blackburn
| 0 |
Leicester
| 1 |
| 22 Apr | W |
Sheffield Utd
| 1 |
Blackburn
| 3 |
| 17 Apr | D |
Blackburn
| 1 |
Coventry
| 1 |
| 14 Apr | L |
Southampton
| 3 |
Blackburn
| 0 |
| 11 Apr | D |
Stoke City
| 1 |
Blackburn
| 1 |
| 06 Apr | D |
Blackburn
| 0 |
West Brom
| 0 |
| 03 Apr | W |
Birmingham
| 0 |
Blackburn
| 1 |
| 21 Mar | D |
Blackburn
| 0 |
Middlesbrough
| 0 |
| 14 Mar | W |
Millwall
| 1 |
Blackburn
| 2 |
| 11 Mar | L |
Oxford Utd
| 1 |
Blackburn
| 0 |
| 02 May | W | Blackburn |
0 | Leicester |
1 |
| 24 Apr | D | Leicester |
1 | Millwall |
1 |
| 21 Apr | D | Leicester |
2 | Hull City |
2 |
| 18 Apr | L | Portsmouth |
1 | Leicester |
0 |
| 11 Apr | L | Leicester |
0 | Swansea |
1 |
| 06 Apr | D | Sheffield W |
1 | Leicester |
1 |
| 03 Apr | D | Leicester |
2 | Preston |
2 |
| 21 Mar | D | Watford |
0 | Leicester |
0 |
| 14 Mar | L | Leicester |
1 | QPR |
3 |
| 10 Mar | W | Leicester |
2 | Bristol City |
0 |
England - Championship| Team | M | G | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 46 | 97-45 | 95 |
| 2 |
Ipswich | 46 | 80-47 | 84 |
| 3 |
Millwall | 46 | 64-49 | 83 |
| 4 |
Southampton | 46 | 82-56 | 80 |
| 5 |
Middlesbrough | 46 | 72-47 | 80 |
| 6 |
Hull City | 46 | 70-66 | 73 |
| 7 |
Wrexham | 46 | 69-65 | 71 |
| 8 |
Derby | 46 | 67-59 | 69 |
| 9 |
Norwich | 46 | 63-56 | 65 |
| 10 |
Birmingham | 46 | 57-56 | 64 |
| 11 |
Swansea | 46 | 57-59 | 64 |
| 12 |
Bristol City | 46 | 59-59 | 62 |
| 13 |
Sheffield Utd | 46 | 66-66 | 60 |
| 14 |
Preston | 46 | 55-62 | 60 |
| 15 |
QPR | 46 | 61-73 | 58 |
| 16 |
Watford | 46 | 53-65 | 57 |
| 17 |
Stoke City | 46 | 51-56 | 55 |
| 18 |
Portsmouth | 46 | 49-64 | 55 |
| 19 |
Charlton | 46 | 44-58 | 53 |
| 20 |
Blackburn | 46 | 42-56 | 52 |
| 21 |
West Brom | 46 | 48-58 | 51 |
| 22 |
Oxford United | 46 | 45-59 | 47 |
| 23 |
Leicester | 46 | 58-68 | 46 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 46 | 29-89 | 0 |