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Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers: Championship Showdown at Pride Park

Derby
Blackburn
Championship, Venue: Pride Park Stadium (Derby, England)
Kickoff:
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC
Struggling Rams Seek Home Comfort Against Rovers
Derby County will be desperate to turn their fortunes around when they welcome Blackburn Rovers to Pride Park on March 8. The Rams are going through a nightmare patch with zero wins in their last ten matches. Yep, you read that right – not a single victory! John Eustace's men have managed just two draws and suffered eight defeats during this dismal run.
Even more concerning for Derby fans? Their home form has completely collapsed. They've failed to score a single goal in their last five matches at Pride Park, collecting just one point from a possible fifteen. That's the kind of stat that keeps managers up at night!
Blackburn aren't exactly setting the world on fire either, but their three wins from ten gives them a bit more swagger heading into this clash. Can Derby finally break their scoring drought at home? Something's gotta give, right?
Tale of Two Managers Under Pressure
Both dugouts will be feeling the heat when these teams meet. John Eustace has watched his Derby side slip into serious trouble with that 0% win rate lately. No wins in ten games? Ouch. The pressure cooker is definitely on high.
Across the technical area, Valérien Ismaël has at least managed to grab a few results with Blackburn. Their recent away win at West Brom (2-0) showed they can perform on the road when needed. They also edged Preston 2-1 at home in late January.
But let's be real - a 30% win percentage isn't exactly championship form either. Both managers know a positive result here could be massive for job security. The question is: who's got the tactical answers when these two meet?
Last-Minute Drama Could Be On The Cards
If you're thinking of leaving early to beat the traffic, you might want to think again! Both these teams have shown they've got a bit of late-game drama in them.
Derby snatched a point in the dying minutes against Norwich back in February, while Blackburn pulled off the same trick against the Canaries in their most recent outing on March 1st. Coincidence? Maybe.
With the bookies giving both teams almost identical win probabilities (Derby at 34.1% and Blackburn slightly ahead at 34.7%), we could be in for a nail-biter that goes right down to the wire. A draw is priced at 31.2%, and honestly, would anyone be shocked if these two canceled each other out?
The atmosphere at Pride Park should be electric as both sets of fans know how important these points could be. Late substitutions, desperate attacking moves, and some edge-of-your-seat moments feel almost guaranteed.
Form Guide Points to Tight Contest
Let's talk numbers for a second. Derby have found the net 8 times in their last 10 games while conceding 20. That's a defensive record that needs serious attention.
Blackburn's stats look marginally better with 9 scored and 14 conceded in their last 10. Their away form is spotty at best – just one win in five on their travels.
What's interesting here is how both teams have struggled to live up to expectations. Derby have been favorites in 3 of their last 10 games but failed to win any of them. Blackburn, on the other hand, have been favorites in half their games and managed to deliver 60% of the time.
The question on everyone's lips: can Derby find their scoring boots at home? They haven't netted at Pride Park in their last five matches. If there was ever a time to break that duck, it's now against a Blackburn side that's shipped eight goals in their last five away days.
Derby vs Blackburn Live Stream & TV Stations
Viaplay broadcasts in Greenland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Poland. V Sport Extra is available in Sweden. French and Andorran viewers can watch on beIN Sports MAX 8. Elisa Viihde Sport broadcasts in Finland. Arena Sport 1x2 SRB is in Serbia. In South America, ESPN 5 Sur covers Venezuela, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. Disney+ Chile is available in Bolivia and Chile.
Author:
Ethan Mitchell
Published at: 06 Mar 2025
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