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West Brom vs Blackburn Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1714:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: West Brom 1-0 Blackburn
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West Brom host Blackburn at The Hawthorns in Championship Round 11, with the hosts holding fourth place and a three-point advantage over their visitors. Both sides arrive in mixed form, though the home team's superior league position and recent defensive solidity give them a marginal edge in this fixture.
Team form
West Brom
West Brom have taken 17 points from 10 games and sit fourth in the table. Their recent run shows inconsistency: a 0-1 defeat at Wolves was preceded by a 1-1 draw at home to QPR, though they won consecutive matches against Derby and Watford earlier in September. Over their last five games, they have scored 4 and conceded 3, averaging 0.8 goals for and 0.6 against. Their season average of 1.20 scored and 1.00 conceded reflects a team that creates opportunities but remains vulnerable on the road.
Blackburn
Blackburn sit seventh with 15 points from 10 matches. Their form is more volatile: they beat Millwall 3-1 at home but have since lost to Sheffield United and Preston, with only a goalless draw at Lincoln breaking the sequence. Over five games, they have scored 6 but conceded 7, averaging 1.2 and 1.4 per game respectively. Their season average of 1.50 goals scored suggests attacking intent, but the 1.30 conceded indicates defensive frailty that could be exploited by a well-organised home side.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours West Brom. In their last five meetings, the hosts won twice (3-2 in 2019 and 3-0 in 2012) and drew twice (0-0 in 2022 and 1-1 in 2018), with Blackburn's sole victory coming away in 2010. West Brom's home record against this opponent is strong, and that historical pattern carries weight in a fixture where the hosts control the midfield and defensive shape.
Key factors
West Brom's 55% possession in their last outing and structured 4-4-2 formation provide a platform to dominate the middle third. Blackburn's 5-4-1 setup under Tony Mowbray is defensively compact but offers limited width, which could be a liability against a side that controls tempo. The visitors' pass accuracy of 79% in their last match shows technical quality, yet their defensive record—conceding 1.4 per game over five outings—suggests they remain susceptible to sustained pressure. West Brom's season average of 1.00 conceded indicates a more stable rearguard, a critical advantage in a low-scoring league.
Prediction
West Brom are slight favourites to win. They hold the better league position, superior defensive record, and a strong home advantage supported by their head-to-head history. Blackburn's recent form, while containing a 3-1 win, is marked by defensive instability and defeats to direct rivals. The model favours a low-scoring encounter with the hosts more likely to break the deadlock. West Brom's controlled approach and Blackburn's defensive vulnerabilities point to a narrow home victory as the most probable outcome.
Back West Brom to win. The hosts hold a narrow edge in all relevant metrics—league position, defensive record, home form, and historical record—and should edge a tight contest. The over/under 2.5 goals market is finely balanced; expect a match decided by a single goal or a draw, with both teams to score too close to call.
Match info
Tournaments:
Championship(Regular Season - 11)
Referee:
Adam Herczeg
Stadium
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
West Brom
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Blackburn
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 8 |  Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
| 9 |  Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 13 |  Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 14 |  Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 |  Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 19 |  Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 24 |  Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
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