Championship · Regular Season - 11
Match events
Blackburn- 6'Goal: Andri GuðjohnsenAssist: Kristi Montgomery
- 12'Goal: Andri Guðjohnsen
- Goal: Barney Stewart19'
- 21'Yellow card: Kristi MontgomeryFoul
- Yellow card: George CampbellFoul23'
- 27'Substitution: Ryoya MorishitaOff: J. Fevrier
- 32'Yellow card: Oladapo AfolayanFoul
- Yellow card: Chris MephamFoul41'
- Substitution: Toby CollyerOff: Ousmane·Diakite43'
HT 1-2
- 60'Substitution: Oladapo AfolayanOff: Moussa·Baradji
- 60'Substitution: Todd CantwellOff: Mathias Jørgensen
- 61'Substitution: Jake GarrettOff: Sam Morsy
- Substitution: Barney StewartOff: Aune Heggebo63'
- Substitution: Rabby NzingoulaOff: Harry Whitwell63'
- 71'Yellow card: Sean McLoughlinFoul
- Penalty goal: Isaac Price (pen)72'
- 73'Substitution: Andri GuðjohnsenOff: Hayden Carter
- Substitution: George CampbellOff: Nathaniel Phillips87'
- Substitution: Felix Horn MyhreOff: J. Morgan87'
- Goal: Felix Horn MyhreAssist: Aune Heggebo89'
Our verdict
West Brom or draw
Bet365 1.22
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-2
Win probability
Match statistics
- 64%Possession36%
- 3.48Expected goals (xG)0.78
- 24Total shots10
- 4Shots on target2
- 14Shots off target7
- 6Blocked shots1
- 18Shots inside the box7
- 8Corners4
- 1Offsides1
- 9Fouls16
- 2Yellow cards3
- 0Red cards0
- 0Goalkeeper saves2
- 534Passes310
- 458Accurate passes216
Line-ups
West Brom
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1M. O’LearyG
- 18B. PereiraD
- 2C. MephamD
- 6G. CampbellD
- 4C. StylesD
- 15Tobias Christopher CollyerM
- 21I. PriceM
- 8J. MolumbyM
- 20R. NzingoulaM
- 11J. MorganM
- 9B. StewartF
Substitutes
- 23T. BanyF
- 17O. DiakitéM
- 19A. HeggebøF
- 13M. IngramG
- 7F. MyhreM
- 3N. PhillipsD
- 22C. TownsendD
- 26K. TundeF
- 29Harry WhitwellM
Coach: J. Morrison
Blackburn
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22B. TóthG
- 2R. AlebiosuD
- 6Tom AtchesonD
- 15S. McLoughlinD
- 3H. PickeringD
- 8Sam MorsyM
- 31Kristi MontgomeryM
- 25R. MorishitaM
- 10T. CantwellM
- 21O. AfolayanM
- 9A. GuðjohnsenF
Substitutes
- 11J. FevrierF
- 30J. GarrettM
- 29M. JørgensenF
- 7A. KargboF
- 1A. PearsG
- 17H. CarterD
- 14D. De NeveM
- 27Gady BeyukuD
- 24M. BaradjiM
Coach: Tony Mowbray
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.52 – 1.00Half time / full time result. 1 = West Brom, X = draw, 2 = Blackburn.
Asian handicap applied to West Brom.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstWest Brom1W 0D 0L · last 1Blackburn1W 0D 0L · last 1Championship table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | WLLWW |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 24 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 20 | LWLWD |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 19 | DWDWW |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 18 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 18 | LWLWW |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 | LWDLL |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 | LLWLD |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 | LLLDD |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 7 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  W. LankshearMiddlesbrough | 13 | 13 |
| 2 |  A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn | 12 | 8 |
| 3 |  C. LarinSouthampton | 11 | 7 |
| 4 |  J. BowenWest Ham | 13 | 7 |
| 5 |  Fer LópezWolves | 12 | 6 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | West Brom | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 2 | 1 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 0/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 0/1 |
Match preview
West Brom host Blackburn in the Championship (Regular Season - 11) at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, with kick-off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes West Brom slight favourites, giving West Brom a 49% chance of winning, 27% for the draw and 24% for Blackburn. Our tip is: West Brom or draw.
West Brom have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L). Blackburn have taken 3 points from their last 1 games (1W 0D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 50% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Championship
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, 15:00 WAT
- Venue
- The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is West Brom vs Blackburn?
West Brom vs Blackburn kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is West Brom vs Blackburn in?
The match is in the England Championship.
Where are West Brom and Blackburn in the table?
West Brom are 4th and Blackburn are 13th in the Championship.
Who will win West Brom vs Blackburn?
Our prediction is West Brom or draw. Win probabilities: West Brom 49%, draw 27%, Blackburn 24%.
Will both teams score in West Brom vs Blackburn?
We estimate a 50% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in West Brom vs Blackburn?
We estimate a 46% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Under 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.