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Burnley U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18 Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2410:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Burnley U18 4-0 Blackburn Rovers U18
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Over 2.5 goalsYes (88%)
Burnley U18 host Blackburn Rovers U18 in the U18 Premier League - North on 24 October 2026. Burnley sit eighth with 8 points from 7 games, while Blackburn occupy twelfth with 6 points from 6 matches. The hosts have the superior record and recent momentum, though both sides arrive having suffered defeats in their last outings.
Team form
Burnley U18
Burnley's recent form shows inconsistency. They drew 2-2 at home to Nottingham Forest and 2-2 away to Sunderland, but have conceded heavily in losses: 0-3 at Newcastle and 2-4 at Liverpool. Over their last five games, they have scored 9 and conceded 12. The 0-3 defeat to Newcastle on 17 October represents a significant setback, though their season average of 1.86 goals scored and 2.00 conceded suggests they remain competitive in the division.
Blackburn Rovers U18
Blackburn's form is deeply concerning. They have won only 2 of 6 league games and lost four, including heavy defeats: 0-5 at Middlesbrough, 1-6 at Newcastle, and 0-8 at home to Nottingham Forest. Over their last five fixtures, they have scored just 4 goals and conceded 22—a season average of 0.8 scored and 4.4 conceded that reflects a side struggling defensively. Their sole recent win came 2-1 at home to Everton on 5 September.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed. Blackburn won 2-1 at home in March 2026 and have taken 2-2 draws and wins in previous meetings, but Burnley won 2-1 away in April 2022. Blackburn hold a narrow edge in recent direct encounters, though the overall record does not strongly favour either side.
Key factors
The defensive frailty of Blackburn is the dominant factor. Conceding 4.4 goals per game over five matches indicates structural problems that Burnley, despite their own defensive vulnerabilities, are well-positioned to exploit. Burnley's attacking output of 1.86 per game is more than double Blackburn's 1.00, and they have created chances consistently even in defeats. Blackburn's inability to score—just one goal in their last two away fixtures—compounds their defensive issues. Burnley's home record, though not dominant, offers them a clear advantage against a side in freefall.
Prediction
Burnley are strong favourites. The disparity in recent form, defensive stability, and attacking threat is substantial. Blackburn have conceded heavily across their last five games and have failed to score in multiple fixtures. Burnley, despite their own inconsistency, represent a tier above their visitors in current form and league position. The model expects Burnley to dominate possession and create multiple opportunities. Blackburn's attacking limitations suggest they will struggle to threaten in return.
Burnley should win this match convincingly. The hosts are likely to control the game and convert their attacking chances against a fragile Blackburn defence. Goals are expected to flow in Burnley's favour, with a comfortable margin the most probable outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
U18 Premier League - North(North)
Referee:
No information
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Burnley U18
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Blackburn Rovers U18
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City U18 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 |  Newcastle United U18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
| 3 |  Manchester United U18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Nottingham Forest U18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 5 |  Derby County U18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Liverpool U18 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Leeds United U18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Burnley U18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 |  Middlesbrough U18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 |  Stoke City U18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 11 |  Everton U18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Blackburn Rovers U18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 |  Sunderland U18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 |  Leicester City U18 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 |  Wolves U18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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