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West Brom
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West Brom vs Blackburn prediction: this Championship clash at The Hawthorns pits a West Brom side sitting sixth, in the play-off places, against a Blackburn team just three spots and two points behind in ninth. Bookmakers make the hosts clear favorites at 49.3% implied probability, with the draw at 26.8% and Blackburn at 23.8%.
West Brom's recent run has been patchy — two wins, a draw and two losses in their last five — but the underlying numbers (1.2 goals scored, 1.0 conceded per game) support home advantage, where they've lost just once in five outings this season. Blackburn arrive in better momentum, winning their last two including an away victory, and their 1.5 goals-per-game average shows they're not shy going forward.
Both teams are missing key personnel. West Brom are without two first-team players through injury, while Blackburn face a lengthy absentee list including five missing players and one doubtful — a significant dent to their options, especially defensively given their 1.3 goals conceded per game.
With a tight points-per-game gap of just 0.2 and both sides scoring freely, this looks a competitive, goal-threatening fixture. West Brom's home record and the market consensus make them the pick, but Blackburn's attacking form and the shallow quality gap mean the draw shouldn't be dismissed. Expect goals at both ends with the hosts edging it.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Recent meetings between these two have been tight. Since 2024, West Brom beat Blackburn 1-0 at home in August 2025,...
Recent meetings between these two have been tight. Since 2024, West Brom beat Blackburn 1-0 at home in August 2025, while Blackburn won 2-0 away in February 2025, and the sides drew 0-0 in April 2026. That's one win apiece plus a stalemate in three meetings — no team has dominated lately, and low-scoring outcomes have been a recurring theme in this fixture.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsChampionship matches highlighted
10 of 15 in Championship
Form Rating
6.7/10
West Brom sit sixth with 17 points from 10 games, having won five, drawn two...
West Brom sit sixth with 17 points from 10 games, having won five, drawn two and lost three. Their recent form is mixed — a win over Wrexham followed by a home defeat to Birmingham — but they remain unbeaten at home in four of five matches this season. They've scored 1.2 goals per game and kept two clean sheets, showing defensive solidity but occasional toothlessness in front of goal, having failed to score twice. Two first-team absentees due to injury could disrupt squad depth, though the core group remains largely available. Their home record (2W-2D-1L) suggests resilience at The Hawthorns, making them a solid anchor for this prediction despite inconsistent away form.
10 of 15 in Championship
Form Rating
5.3/10
Blackburn arrive in decent shape, winning their last two matches including an away win over...
Blackburn arrive in decent shape, winning their last two matches including an away win over Bristol City and a home victory over Cardiff. Sitting ninth with 15 points from 10 games, they've scored 15 and conceded 13, reflecting an open, end-to-end style. Their away record of one win, three draws and one loss in five shows steadiness on the road, with a 1.5 goals-scored-per-game average hinting at attacking threat. However, Blackburn face a significant injury crisis — five players ruled out and one more a doubt — which could weaken their defensive structure and squad options significantly against a well-organized home side.
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West Brom vs Blackburn - Match Analysis
West Brom sit three places and two points above Blackburn, with a stronger home record this season (2W-2D-1L) compared to Blackburn's mixed away form. The bookmakers reflect this with a 49.3% implied win probability for the hosts. West Brom's defensive solidity at The Hawthorns, combined with Blackburn's lengthy injury list affecting squad depth, further tilts the balance toward the home side in this Championship clash.
Blackburn arrive on the back of two straight wins, including an away victory, showing genuine attacking form with 1.5 goals scored per game. West Brom have also been inconsistent recently, losing two of their last five. If Blackburn's attack clicks despite their injury concerns, they have shown throughout the season they can trouble stronger opposition, as reflected in their respectable 23.8% away win probability.
Over 2.5 Goals looks like strong value given both sides' attacking output and a combined 2.7 goals-per-game average across the two squads. Draw No Bet: West Brom is another solid alternative, hedging against a draw while still backing the home side's edge. Both markets reflect the competitive nature of this fixture better than a straight moneyline bet alone.
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