Championship· Regular Season - 11· The Hawthorns
West Brom
Blackburn17 Oct
West Brom vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.89
Expected goals
1.7 - 0.9
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5West Brom +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | 1.04 |
| 1XWest Brom or Draw | 78% | 1.28 | 1.25 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | 1.23 |
| AH2 +1.5Blackburn +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.43 | 1.24 |
| X2Blackburn or Draw | 52% | 1.94 | 1.88 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.97 | 1.82 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.03 | 1.91 |
| 1West Brom to win | 48% | 2.06 | 1.95 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.12 | 1.98 |
| AH1 -1.5West Brom -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.34 | 3.35 |
| XDraw | 30% | 3.37 | 3.60 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | 3.42 |
| 2Blackburn to win | 22% | 4.57 | 4.00 |
| AH2 -1.5Blackburn -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.69 | 7.90 |
West Brom vs Blackburn odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.91 | 3.40 | 3.80 | - | - | 1.80 | 1.91 |
| 1xBet | 1.87 | 3.54 | 3.95 | 1.98 | 1.77 | 1.82 | 1.88 |
| Dafabet | 1.95 | 3.60 | 4.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.91 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Marathonbet | 1.85 | 3.54 | 3.96 | 1.98 | 1.77 | 1.82 | 1.86 |
| Betfair | 1.91 | 3.50 | 4.10 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.87 | 1.90 |
| BetVictor | 1.87 | 3.40 | 3.80 | 1.93 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| Pinnacle | 1.93 | 3.60 | 3.92 | 2.11 | 1.75 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.89 | 3.06 | 3.41 | 1.99 | 1.83 | - | - |
| Betano | 1.93 | 3.55 | 4.00 | 2.05 | 1.82 | 1.85 | 1.88 |
West Brom vs Blackburn preview & analysis
Match preview
West Brom host Blackburn in the Championship (Regular Season - 11) at The Hawthorns on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
West Brom arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Wrexham 2-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 17 points from 10 games. Blackburn arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Bristol City 1-0 away. They're 9th in the table with 15 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, West Brom have won 2, Blackburn have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes West Brom favourites: West Brom 48%, draw 30%, Blackburn 22%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 47% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals at 1.77, which our model rates at a 53% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is West Brom 1-0 Blackburn.
Recent form
West Brom- 13 OctAWrexham2-1
- 10 OctHBirmingham0-1
- 20 SeptAWolves0-1
- 12 SeptHQPR1-1
- 9 SeptADerby1-0
Blackburn- 13 OctABristol City1-0
- 10 OctHCardiff2-1
- 19 SeptAPortsmouth2-2
- 12 SeptHMillwall3-1
- 8 SeptHSheffield Utd1-2
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 6 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 |  Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
West Brom vs Blackburn: FAQ
What is the West Brom vs Blackburn prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.77. Our predicted score is West Brom 1-0 Blackburn.
Who is the favourite to win West Brom vs Blackburn?
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West Brom are favourites. Our model gives West Brom a 48% chance of winning, Blackburn 22%, and the draw 30%.
Will both teams score in West Brom vs Blackburn?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does West Brom vs Blackburn kick off?
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West Brom vs Blackburn kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.
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