Prediction for match Blackburn Rovers — Leicester

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the English Championship on May 2, Blackburn Rovers face Leicester. According to bookmakers, Blackburn Rovers are the favorites with odds of 2.14, indicating a 43.79% chance of winning. Leicester's odds are 3.15, with a 29.75% chance of victory. A draw is priced at 3.54, with a 26.47% probability. In addition to the match outcome, markets for totals and both teams to score are available: over 2.5 goals is at 1.79, under 2.5 goals at 1.99. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.63, no at 2.14. There are also options for individual team totals, but the main percentages favor Blackburn Rovers.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Blackburn Rovers played as follows: April 22, 2026 - Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers - 1-3, April 17, 2026 - Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry - 1-1, April 14, 2026 - Southampton vs Blackburn Rovers - 3-0. Leicester's recent results are: April 24, 2026 - Leicester vs Millwall - 1-1, April 21, 2026 - Leicester vs Hull City - 2-2, April 18, 2026 - Portsmouth vs Leicester - 1-0. On average over the last 5 games, Blackburn Rovers had 37.6% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 7.8 fouls, and 2 offsides per match. Leicester's stats are: 55.2% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In their last head-to-head on November 1, 2025, Leicester lost to Blackburn Rovers 0-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Blackburn Rovers had over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. Leicester had over 2.5 goals once and under four times. The average total goals for Blackburn Rovers is 2.2, and for Leicester, it is 2. In terms of goals scored: Blackburn Rovers - 1, Leicester - 0.8, and both teams conceded 1.2. By halves, Blackburn Rovers had over 1.5 goals twice in the first half and once in the second. Leicester had no over 1.5 goals in the first half, but twice in the second. In terms of goal intervals, Blackburn Rovers most frequently score between the 46th and 60th minute (50%), Leicester also in this interval (40%). Blackburn Rovers most often concede between the 31st and 45th minute (40%), Leicester between the 76th and 90th (40%). Overall, both teams are not highly prolific, with over 2.5 goals occurring rarely, and average goals scored and conceded not exceeding 2.2. Thus, betting on under 2.5 goals at 1.99 seems reasonable for this match.

Corner Totals Analysis

For corners, Blackburn Rovers average 3.6 per match, Leicester - 8. Over the last five matches, Blackburn Rovers had over 9.5 corners once, Leicester five times out of five. The line offers a total of 9.5 corners: over 9.5 is at 1.74, under at 1.97. Combined, the teams average 11.6 corners per game, which supports the over 9.5 option. Considering the winner on corners, Leicester appears preferable based on their average number of deliveries. Statistically, it makes sense to consider betting on over 9.5 corners, given Leicester's consistency in this metric.