What is the prediction for the football match between Burnley and Blackburn?
Our prediction for the Burnley–Blackburn match is: over 1.5 goals.
Other OPWIN picks
Burnley to win (46% confidence); Burnley to win or draw (69% confidence); both teams to score: yes (62% confidence)
Burnley
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Burnley scored an average of 1.40 goals and conceded 2.40 per match.
Blackburn
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Blackburn scored an average of 1.40 goals and conceded 2.00 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Across the available samples, Burnley and Blackburn average 2.80 goals scored per match combined. That recent scoring pace aligns with Over 1.5.
Players to watch
Across 4 recent recorded appearances, A. Hountondji contributed 2 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.96/10 across 4 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, A. Guðjohnsen contributed 6 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.71/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current records list S. Parker for Burnley and V. Ismaël for Blackburn. The latest recorded formations are Burnley in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 7, 2026) and Blackburn in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 7, 2026). Across 10 recent matches with possession and shot data, Burnley averaged 44.8% possession and 13.7 shots per match (4.4 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 10 matches, Blackburn averaged 44.6% possession and 11.7 shots (3.8 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
Home and away performance
In 4 recent home matches, Burnley recorded 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses, averaging 0.75 points, 1.00 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per match. Away from home, Blackburn recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in 4 matches, averaging 1.00 points, 1.25 goals scored and 2.25 conceded per match. These split records do not show a clear points-per-match advantage for either side.
This Championship fixture takes place at Turf Moor (Burnley).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for Burnley: 0.8 points per home match compared with 0.8 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.