Blackburn Rovers and Derby County get their Championship campaigns underway with a clash at Ewood Park on Friday night.

Blackburn:

Blackburn narrowly avoided relegation last season, securing their Championship status on the final day. Despite a challenging period after John Eustace took charge, they rallied to collect crucial points in the closing stages, finishing 19th in the table. Heading into the new season, there's optimism at Ewood Park, bolstered by strategic signings like defender Danny Batth and playmaker Andreas Weimann. While star player Sammie Szmodics may depart, the team's pre-season preparations have been promising with three wins from six matches, highlighting their readiness for the challenges ahead.

Derby：

Derby County returns to the Championship following a strong season in League One under Paul Warne, finishing as runners-up. The Rams overcame a shaky start with an impressive run of eight wins in their last 11 matches to secure promotion. Warne's squad has been reinforced with key signings such as Ben Osborn and Kayden Jackson, enhancing their depth and quality. Despite a mixed pre-season that included a three-game losing streak, Derby ended on a high note with a morale-boosting victory over Real Valladolid, setting the stage for their return to the Championship with aspirations of making an impact.

Prediction:  2-1

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