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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 action on matchday 11. The hosts sit fourth with 17 points from ten games, while Blackburn are seventh with 15 points. Both sides arrive with mixed recent form, setting up a contest where the home advantage may prove decisive.
Team form
West Brom
West Brom have won two of their last five, drawing twice and losing once. They beat Derby 1-0 and Watford 1-0 in early September, but that run ended with a 0-1 defeat at Wolves last time out. Over those five games they scored 4 and conceded 3. Their season average stands at 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game—solid numbers that reflect a team capable of controlling matches at home.
Blackburn
Blackburn's recent record is shakier. They won 3-1 against Millwall but have lost three of their last five, including defeats to Sheffield United and Preston. They drew 0-0 at Lincoln and conceded in four of those five outings. Over the five-game stretch they scored 6 but conceded 7, suggesting defensive vulnerability. Their season average of 1.50 goals scored is higher than West Brom's, but they concede 1.30 per game—a concern on the road.
Head-to-head
The pair have met five times in recent history. West Brom won 3-2 at home in 2019 and 3-0 in 2012. Blackburn's sole win came away in 2010 (1-3). The other two meetings—in 2022 and 2018—ended goalless. West Brom have the edge at The Hawthorns, where they have typically been hard to break down.
Key factors
West Brom's home record and defensive solidity give them an advantage here. They have conceded just one goal in their last two home games and control possession well—55% in their most recent outing. Blackburn, meanwhile, have shown defensive frailty on the road and will need to be compact. Blackburn do carry attacking threat: they scored 3 against Millwall and average 1.50 goals per game, so they are capable of troubling any defence. The battle in midfield will be crucial; Blackburn's Soren Morsy (rated 7.7) and Ola Afolayan (8.3 in his last game) are creative forces, but West Brom's midfield setup in a 4-4-2 offers balance and should provide defensive cover.
Prediction
West Brom hold a slight favourite status here. They are the higher-ranked side, stronger at home, and have shown better defensive discipline recently. Blackburn's inconsistency and road record work against them, though their attacking potential means they will create chances. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, but this is no landslide. Blackburn have the quality to make it competitive, and their away record suggests they will not roll over.
West Brom are marginally more likely to take the points, but this should be a competitive affair. A one-goal margin looks most probable, though a draw remains very much in play. Both sides have the capability to score, making this a match where the team that controls the midfield and limits mistakes will likely prevail.
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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