PREVIEW | Watford vs Blackburn Rovers - team news, lineups, predictions

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·11 September 2025

PREVIEW | Watford vs Blackburn Rovers - team news, lineups, predictions

Watford and Blackburn Rovers face each other this Saturday at the Vicarage Road on Match Day five of the EFL Championship.

Watford have 5 points to their name this season and occupy 14th position in the table. In their last fixture, Paulo Pezzolano's team shared the spoils 2-2 with Southampton (EFL Championship 2025/26).

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Blackburn Rovers currently have 3 points and lie in 19th position. In their last fixture, Valérien Ismaël's team suffered a 0-2 reverse against Norwich City (EFL Championship 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Blackburn Rovers winning 2-1.

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James Batchelor (TheWatfordWay): Watford will mark a special occasion this weekend as they unveil a blue anniversary kit to celebrate Elton Johns 50-year association with the club. The Hornets will be hoping the occasion inspires another positive performance as they look to extend their unbeaten run to four matches.

Standing in their way is former manager Valérien Ismaël, who returns to Vicarage Road for the first time since departing in 2024 after a difficult spell in charge. His Blackburn side arrive having endured a difficult end to the transfer window, losing several key players including captain Lewis Travis, while Watford head into the clash in a much stronger position both with injuries and squad depth. Recent signings are also expected to play a role, adding further competition for places in the starting XI.

With momentum slowly building and a jubilant atmosphere expected at Vicarage Road, I'm sure Watford will be determined to mark this landmark weekend with a victory.

Prediction: 3-1