The first game back is a Lancashire derby as in-form Preston play host to old foes Blackburn Rovers on what will be a cold night at Deepdale.<\/p>\n
Ahead of what should be a red-hot derby to warm the cockles, football tipster James O\u2019Rourke<\/a> has put together four selections for a belting Bet Builder. He\u2019s got one player pick in here too, which is covered by Paddy\u2019s Super Sub offer<\/a>, meaning if the player is replaced, the pick carries over to his replacement. <\/p>\n Let\u2019s get his Preston v Blackburn<\/a> betting tips.<\/p>\n Preston v Blackburn Bet Builder<\/a> Tips<\/p>\n Blackburn and draw A Bet Builder with these selections pays approximately 8\/1 with Paddy Power. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.<\/a><\/p>\n *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.<\/p>\n WHEN:\u00a0Friday, November 21st, 8pm Blackburn and draw<\/p>\n A quick glance at the Championship table may suggest this Friday night Lancashire derby should be a routine home victory. After all, Preston could jump into second with what would be a fourth win in their last five at home. However, a case can be made for Blackburn to gain a positive result.<\/p>\n Rovers had been on a three-match winning sequence of their own before coming off second best in a tight 2-1 setback to in-form Derby before the international break.<\/p>\n Also, only high-flying Coventry and Stoke have earned more Championship away points than Blackburn this season. This team has also been away to the top-half trio Hull, Bristol City, and Leicester, and not only left with clean sheets each time, but also maximum points.<\/p>\n Preston\u2019s home record is pretty decent as well, but only one of those matches in league action saw either side win by a two-goal or more margin.<\/p>\n Games at Deepdale this season are often very tight affairs and, with this also being a local derby, it would be no surprise to see another even contest. Furthermore, Preston have also failed to win both games this season held immediately after an international break.<\/p>\n Halftime draw<\/p>\n To continue the theme, alongside this being an expected close encounter, a draw at half time must also be considered. Three of the last five head-to-head renewals, which were all held since the beginning of 2023, were also level after 45 minutes.<\/p>\n North End also have a 50-50 split in their league goals, with half in the first half and half in the second. This shows they aren\u2019t necessarily a side that looks to come out of the blocks quickly, as they are just as effective as the game wears on. In fact, the average time for their opening goal across all league fixtures this season is 44 minutes, so they can be a slow burner.<\/p>\n For the away side, it is a little different as nine of their 14 league goals arrived after half time. Despite this, Val\u00e9rien Isma\u00ebl\u2019s men have still only been behind in four of their 14 league assignments in 2025\/26.<\/p>\n They have some notable defensive absentees for this game, but that shouldn\u2019t necessarily be deemed a major negative for this particular selection. This is because they can be expected to dig deep to protect their goal, and they have a record on the road to prove they\u2019re capable of doing this.<\/p>\n Paul Heckingbottom has been known to build a team of grafters, and this Preston side is no different. They\u2019ve certainly stepped up a level this season in terms of their quality on the pitch, on account of being 11 points better off now compared to this stage in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n However, one thing hasn\u2019t changed from last season: the sheer volume of yellow cards they receive. Only Portsmouth have picked up more bookings than they did last season, and now in the current campaign, only Derby has claimed more yellows than the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n For Blackburn, just five other Championship clubs can say they have earned fewer cards of the yellow variety than them.<\/p>\n Of course, the local derby element could see anything happen, but the visiting team has shown that they can handle their emotions. Preston have been high in the table for pretty much the whole season and yet they\u2019re still frequently picking up cards, which probably goes somewhat against the expected grain.<\/p>\n Over their previous five matches, Preston have averaged 2.80 cards. As for Blackburn, it\u2019s been 1.60.<\/p>\n Benjamin Whiteman to be shown a card<\/p>\n A regular contributor to the Preston booking count, not just this season but also in recent years, is captain Ben Whiteman. Playing the deep-lying midfielder position means this is very much an occupational hazard for any player in this role, and it\u2019s certainly the case in the North End team.<\/p>\n The 29-year-old is ranked only second to teammate Andrew Hughes for yellow cards this season in all competitions. It\u2019s also a Hughes one and Whiteman two combo for most fouls made in league action for Preston. If there is someone to attract the referee\u2019s attention on Friday, then one of these two should be at the head of the queue.<\/p>\n In the 2024\/25 Championship season, Whiteman was the joint-highest booked player with 12 cards. He\u2019s already a third of the way to that total. Again, the local derby aspect comes into play, and it\u2019s worth noting that the midfielder was carded in two of the last four head-to-head clashes.<\/p>\n Preston v Blackburn Bet Builder<\/a> Tips<\/p>\n Blackburn and draw A Bet Builder with these selections pays approximately 8\/1 with Paddy Power. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO ADD IT TO YOUR BETSLIP.<\/a><\/p>\n *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.<\/p>\n Read MoreTap here for PP.com\u2019s latest football odds<\/a>The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling \u2013 Everything You Need To Know<\/a>
Halftime draw
Preston to receive the most cards
Benjamin Whiteman to be shown a card<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/newcustomeroffer.jpg\"\/)
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WHERE:\u00a0Deepdale, Preston
TV:\u00a0Sky Sports Main Event\/Sky Sports Football<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Crouch-and-Cole-updated-tighter-kerning3.5.webp.webp\")
<\/a>Preston to receive the most cards<\/p>\n
Halftime draw
Preston to receive the most cards
Benjamin Whiteman to be shown a card<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1430x194-V2-1.webp.webp\"\/)
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