Blackburn Rovers need to revive their season as they sit in 22nd place and in the relegation zone. The Lancashire side await a visit from a high-flying Potters that could mount a surprise play-off push this season. Completely opposite starts to the league season suggest that this could be a one-way affair.
EFL Championship
Our Three Predictions For Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
- First Prediction: Sorba Thomas to score anytime 3/1
- Second Prediction: Ryan Alebiosu to be carded – Yes 3/1
- Third Prediction: Stoke City to win 19/10
Betting odds are correct at time of writing via NRGBet Sports
First Prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City – Sorba Thomas to score anytime 3/1
Sorba Thomas has been Stoke’s most in-form player so far this campaign. The Potters’ winger moved from Huddersfield Town after a stint in Ligue 1 with Nantes. The Welshman can be expected to grab a goal against a struggling Blackburn side.
Thomas can be utilised on either wing and has contributed six attacking returns. Three goals place the 26-year-old in the conversation of one of the most exciting players in the league. Re-finding his goalscoring form against Norwich City two matchdays ago, Thomas has scored in big wins over Southampton and Derby County this campaign. Given Rovers’ lack of quality in the defensive area so far this season, at 3/1, Thomas is a great shout to be an anytime goalscorer.
The Welsh winger is returning to his former loan club having featured at Ewood Park on a half-season loan in 2023.
Second Prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City – Ryan Alebiosu to be carded – Yes
Alebiosu signed for Rovers this summer, as the former Arsenal academy full-back returned to English football with great promise. As the most active defender in the Blackburn back line, Alebiosu has become notorious with racking up tackles and clearances, while also being able to maraud forward. With the pressure that Stoke will likely pile on Blackburn, Alebiosu could have his work cut out for him as he faces a fluid Potters wing-play. Thomas can transition into either flank, while Jun-Ho Bae is equally as threatening with his dribbling. The right-back could be forced into some difficult scenarios, potentially resulting in a disciplinary. The 23-year-old is yet to receive a yellow card this season, but committed two fouls in a 2-1 loss to Swansea City at the weekend. If these keep occurring, then Alebiosu is one performance away from his first yellow. The Potters have a similar attacking outlay to the Swans, meaning more fouls could result in a yellow here.
Third Prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City – Stoke City to win 19/10
The two sides are polar opposites so far this season. Stoke have been electrifying in their attacking approach, sitting in third place and looking hungry for more points. Blackburn have been toothless and unable to maintain any consistent form. The Potters will head into this one as the clear form favourites. Mark Robins’ side have the far better squad, with Stoke able to blend their summer signings into the first team far more easily than Rovers. Blackburn have lost three of their last five matches and a win for Stoke could take them into second place.
Best Odds for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
| Bookmaker | Blackburn Rovers | Draw | Stoke City |
| NRGBet Sports | 13/8 |
21/10 |
7/4 |
| Bet442 Sport | 3/2 | 11/5 | 37/20 |
| 7bet Sports | 10/7 | 9/4 | 19/10 |
Full Preview of the Game – Last Results and Head-To-Head
Blackburn are heading into this tie with two back-to-back losses overshadowing an abandoned game with Ipswich Town. Rovers feel hard done by given their 1-0 lead, but ultimately failed to comply with pitch regulation requirements. These losses to Charlton Athletic and Swansea came after a narrow 1-0 win over Watford and a 3-0 victory against Hull City. In between these victories, Norwich City visited Ewood Park and won 2-0.
Stoke are flying high in third place. Form suggests that they are steadying themselves, with two draws against Norwich City and Middlesbrough helping earn points after two 1-0 losses to Queens Park Rangers and West Bromwich Albion came either side of a 1-0 win over Birmingham City.
Head-to-head matches suggest that Stoke are the dominant side in this affair. 11 wins in the last 20 meetings, as well as three draws, means that Rovers take home just six wins in the modern era. A league double last season saw Stoke earn six points against Blackburn and a clean sheet was kept in both ties.
Confrontation
Where to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
Where can I watch this week’s clash, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Ewood Park, Blackburn Rovers
- Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
- Channel: Available across Sky Sports channels and SkySports+
Probable Lineups for Blackburn Rovers vs Stoke City
What sort of lineups can we expect for this Championship fixture?
Predicted Blackburn Rovers Lineup:
- Lineup: B. Toth, Y. Ribeiro, S. McLoughlin, L. Miller, R. Alebiosu, T. Gardner-Hickman, S. Tronstad, R. Hedges, T. Cantwell, R. Morishita, A. Gudjohnsen
- Coach: Valerian Ismail
- Injured/Suspended: H. Carter, A. Forshaw, M. Baradji, J. Garrett
Predicted Stoke City Lineup:
- Lineup: V. Johansson, E. Bocat, B. Wilmot, A. Phillips, B. Lawal, T. Seko, B. Pearson, J-H. Bae, M. Manhoef, S. Thomas, R. Bozenik
- Coach: Mark Robins
- Injured/Suspended: L. Baker, S. Gallagher
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