Championship
West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Hawthorns
West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 17/10 (Saturday) at The Hawthorns, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: West Bromwich Albion or Draw
Last updated on 15-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes West Bromwich Albion the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
West Bromwich Albion Preview
West Bromwich Albion reach this fixture 9 match into their Championship. Here is where The Baggies stand:
In this competition
4 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.56 points per game
10 scored, at 1.11 a game
9 conceded, at 1 a game
The Baggies, season-wide
6 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Isaac Price, 3 goals
Most assists: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 3 assists
Recent results — West Bromwich Albion
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 07:30
20/09/2026 07:00
12/09/2026 07:30
09/09/2026 14:45
Blackburn Rovers: how they are travelling
Blackburn Rovers come in 9 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Blackburn have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
1.33 points per game
14 scored, at 1.56 a game
13 conceded, at 1.44 a game
Blackburn, season-wide
5 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Oladapo Afolayan, 4 goals
Most assists: Harry Pickering, 2 assists
Recent results — Blackburn
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
08/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head
Over 20 recent meetings between West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers:
West Bromwich Albion: 6 win(s)
Blackburn Rovers: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 8
An even record like this keeps the West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.46 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.07 | 1.71 |
Away Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
D
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.6 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.53 | 1.71 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: West Bromwich Albion to Win
Backing West Bromwich Albion to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Blackburn Rovers, West Bromwich Albion is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
Fixture information - West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
Match: West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: The Hawthorns
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Stats
The statistics for West Brom vs The Riversiders that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.2
League: 2.92
Both Teams to Score
60%
League: 66%
Over 1.5+
60%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
40%
League: 63%
Cards
4
League: 3.92
Corners
12.6
League: 10.51
Home Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
L
D
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.46 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.07 | 1.71 |
Away Team
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
W
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
D
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.6 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.53 | 1.71 |
Corners
11.4 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
Blackburn Rovers received +5% more corners than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
12 / Match
Wrexham
(7)
Birmingham City
(7)
Wolverhampton
(7)
Queens Park Rangers
(5)
Derby County
(3)
Watford
(5)
Charlton Athletic
(8)(5)
Bristol City
(11)
Cardiff City
(7)
Portsmouth
(6)
Millwall
(7)
Sheffield United
(11)
Preston North End
(7)
Lincoln City
Cards
2.1 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Blackburn Rovers received +14% more cards than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
2.4 / Match
Wrexham
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Derby County
(3)
Watford
(5)
Charlton Athletic
(1)(0)
Bristol City
(1)
Cardiff City
(1)
Portsmouth
(5)
Millwall
(1)
Sheffield United
(2)
Preston North End
(3)
Lincoln City
Goals Scored
1.2 / Match
+25%
Blackburn Rovers is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Wrexham
(2)
Birmingham City
(0)
Wolverhampton
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Derby County
(1)
Watford
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(1)(1)
Bristol City
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)
Portsmouth
(3)
Millwall
(1)
Sheffield United
(1)
Preston North End
(0)
Lincoln City
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+23%
Blackburn Rovers condeded +23% more goals than West Bromwich Albion
1.3 / Match
Wrexham
(1)
Birmingham City
(1)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Derby County
(0)
Watford
(0)
Charlton Athletic
(1)(0)
Bristol City
(1)
Cardiff City
(2)
Portsmouth
(1)
Millwall
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Preston North End
(0)
Lincoln City
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swansea City
|
10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 2.3 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 2.1 |
| 3 |
Southampton
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 20 | 2 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 5 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Birmingham City
|
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 1.7 |
| 7 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 1.7 |
| 8 |
Stoke City
|
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Wolverhampton
|
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 1.56 |
| 11 |
Millwall
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Bristol City
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Charlton Athletic
|
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 13 | 1.3 |
| 15 |
Sheffield United
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Portsmouth
|
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 11 | 1.22 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 19 |
Cardiff City
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 21 |
Burnley
|
10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 22 |
Watford
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 19 | -10 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 20 | -12 | 4 | 0.4 |
Odds
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