Swansea vs Blackburn prediction
Match preview
GOSSIPBALL's parrot has been crunching the numbersGossipBall makes Swansea favourites to beat Blackburn at home in the Championship on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC. It gives Swansea a 47% chance of winning, puts the draw at 28% and gives Blackburn 25%.
GossipBall expects 1.4 goals from Swansea and 0.9 from Blackburn, so a tight, low-scoring game is slightly more likely: there is a 41% chance of three or more goals and a 46% chance that both teams score. The likeliest single score is 1–1 (13%). Swansea keep a clean sheet in 39% of outcomes, Blackburn in 25%.
Swansea are 3rd in the table with 23 points from 12 games; Blackburn are 10th with 18. In their last five league games Swansea took 9 points (WWWLL) and Blackburn took 10 (DWWLW). This season Swansea average 1.51 expected goals (xG) for and 1.35 against per game; Blackburn average 1.02 for and 1.75 against.
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Swansea won 6, Blackburn won 4 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 20 Jan 2026, finished Swansea 3–1 Blackburn, a win for Swansea.
GOSSIPBALL analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 29 October 2026, 20:50 UTC
Scoreline chances
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ExplainedGOSSIPBALL expects 2.3 goals in total: 1.38 for Swansea and 0.94 for Blackburn.
Winning margin
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Head to head
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Swansea won 6, Blackburn won 4 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 20 Jan 2026, finished Swansea 3–1 Blackburn, a win for Swansea.
Season averages per game
Questions and answers
Who will win Swansea vs Blackburn?
GossipBall gives Swansea a 47% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Blackburn 25%. GossipBall makes Swansea favourites to beat Blackburn at home.
What is the most likely score in Swansea vs Blackburn?
The likeliest single score is 1–1, with a 13% chance. The next most likely are 1–0 (13%), 0–0 (10%), 2–0 (9%).
Will both teams score in Swansea vs Blackburn?
GossipBall gives a 46% chance that both Swansea and Blackburn score.
Will there be three or more goals in Swansea vs Blackburn?
There is a 41% chance of three or more goals. GossipBall expects 2.3 goals in total (1.4 for Swansea, 0.9 for Blackburn).
When is Swansea vs Blackburn?
Kick-off is Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
What is the head-to-head record between Swansea and Blackburn?
In 10 league meetings since 2021, Swansea won 6, Blackburn won 4 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 20 Jan 2026, finished Swansea 3–1 Blackburn, a win for Swansea.