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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
Burnley U18DrawBlackburn Rovers U18
Over 2.5 goalsYes (88%)
Burnley U18 host Blackburn Rovers U18 in a Lancashire derby that looks heavily weighted in the home side's favour. Burnley sit eighth in the U18 Premier League North with 8 points from 7 games, while Blackburn languish twelfth with just 6 points from 6 matches. The visitors arrive in alarming defensive form, having conceded 22 goals across their last five outings.
Team form
Burnley U18
Burnley have been inconsistent but show more resilience than their recent results suggest. They lost 0-3 at Newcastle last time out, a heavy defeat that masks a mixed campaign. Over their last five games they've scored 9 and conceded 12, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2.4 against. They drew 2-2 at home to Nottingham Forest and claimed a 3-1 away win at Leeds, so they're capable of both defending and attacking when it matters. Their season average of 1.86 scored and 2.00 conceded shows a side that creates chances but remains vulnerable.
Blackburn Rovers U18
Blackburn's recent form is deeply concerning. They've lost four of their last five, including a 0-5 hammering at Middlesbrough and a 0-8 home thrashing by Nottingham Forest. Only a 2-1 home win over Everton in early September breaks an otherwise grim run. Across those five matches they've managed just 4 goals while shipping 22, averaging 0.8 scored and 4.4 conceded. Their season record of 1.00 scored and 3.67 conceded per game underlines a side struggling at both ends, particularly in defence.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record offers little comfort to either side. Blackburn have won three of the last five meetings, including a 2-1 victory at home in March 2026. However, that was six months ago and form shifts rapidly at youth level. The sides drew 2-2 in August 2025, and Burnley won 2-1 away in April 2022. Recent history suggests a competitive fixture, but current league form tells a very different story.
Key factors
Burnley's home advantage is significant here. They've shown they can score—13 goals in 7 games—and Blackburn's leaky defence has invited trouble all season. Blackburn's attacking impotence is equally telling: just 6 goals in 6 games means they'll struggle to trouble Burnley's backline. The visitors' last two away trips saw them lose 1-6 to Newcastle and 0-5 to Middlesbrough, suggesting they collapse under pressure. Burnley, despite their Newcastle loss, have more structural stability and should dominate possession and territory.
Prediction
The statistical gap between these sides is stark. Burnley are averaging nearly twice as many goals per game as Blackburn and conceding significantly fewer. At home, with Blackburn's defence in freefall, Burnley should control proceedings. The visitors have shown they can score (the 2-1 win over Everton proves that), but their recent pattern suggests they'll be picked apart. Burnley's attacking threat should overwhelm a Blackburn side that has shipped 22 goals in five games.
Burnley are strong favourites to win this derby. The home side should dominate and convert their chances against a visiting defence that has been repeatedly exposed. Expect a comfortable Burnley victory with multiple goals. The match has the hallmarks of a one-sided affair, though Blackburn's occasional attacking spark means a clean sheet isn't guaranteed.
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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