Set for August 9, 2025, West Brom takes on Blackburn Rovers in round 1 of the English second tier. West Bromwich's The Hawthorns is the venue.
West Brom vs Blackburn H2H History
Five months after their last H2H match, West Brom and Blackburn will meet again. The last match ended in a 0-2 win for Blackburn Rovers at The Hawthorns. West Bromwich Albion had 3 shots on target and 65% possession, while Blackburn Rovers made 4 goal attempts and maintained 35% ball control. Makhtar Gueye (47', 63') found the net for Blackburn.
West Brom vs Blackburn Prediction
It looks like West Bromwich Albion might win this match against Blackburn Rovers. Still, the last 10 matches lean toward a victory for the away team and head-to-head history favors a draw. Treat conflicting model outputs as signals for investigation. We expect goals from both West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers, with considerable confidence. Over 2.5 goals seems probable, but our confidence for this outcome is pretty limited. Josh Maja has the highest probability of scoring in this match for West Brom.
Match Winner
H2H Analysis
Draw
moderate
Current Form
Blackburn
strong
Betting Trend
West Brom
moderate
Our pick: West Brom to win @ 1.77
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Will Both Teams Score?
H2H Analysis
Yes
strong
Current Form
Yes
strong
Betting Trend
No
moderate
Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 2.00
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Total Match Goals Over/Under?
H2H Analysis
Under 2.5
weak
Current Form
Over 2.5
moderate
Betting Trend
Under 2.5
moderate
Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.15
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West Brom vs Blackburn Live Stream & TV Stations
West Brom vs. Blackburn is accessible through a small number of streaming platforms. Residents of the UK can stream live via Sky. US viewers can enjoy live streaming of this match on Paramount+. We're adding new live stream links as we find them. See what's currently available below:
Balancing Success and Struggles, West Bromwich Albion's Form is Mixed
West Brom's last 10 matches have been a mix of three wins, two draws, and five losses. Their forms seems to be inconsistent. West Bromwich Albion heads into this fixture on the back of a 3-2 home win over Rayo Vallecano on August 2, 2025.
West Brom scored 16 goals in their last 10 matches across all competitions (1.6 per match) and conceded 20 in total (2 per match). They averaged 3.4 shots on target per game. The team received 1 cards and earned an average of 5.4 corners, per each match. They also maintained 54% possession. Top performers in goals were Karlan Grant with 3, Callum Styles with 2, Tom Fellows (2), and Devante Cole (1 goal). The leading assisters were Tom Fellows (3 assists), Darnell Furlong (1), and Callum Styles (1).
West Brom showed their strength by achieving solid results. A recent achievement was the 3-2 win at home against Rayo Vallecano (a friendly match on Aug 2, 2025). This adds to another good result from May 3, 2025, the 5-3 win at home vs. Luton in Championship. Anyway, one recent match ended poorly for West Brom: their Championship match resulted in a 1-3 home loss against Derby (April 21, 2025).
West Brom Streaks (last matches)
No positive streaks to show.
• West Bromwich Albion failed to prevent goals in their recent 5 games.
• West Brom's defense allowed at least 2 goals in each of the past 3 matches.
At Home:
• At home, West Brom has conceded in each of their previous four games.
• West Brom's defense has allowed at least 2 goals in three consecutive home games.
At Away:
• On the road, West Bromwich Albion has conceded in each of their previous 3 games.
• West Brom has gone 6 consecutive away matches without a win.
• Both teams scored in West Bromwich Albion's last 5 encounters.
• The last 3 games involving West Bromwich Albion had over 2.5 goals scored.
At Home:
• Both teams scored in West Bromwich Albion's last 4 home matches.
• Over 2.5 goals were recorded in West Bromwich Albion's last four matches at home.
At Away:
• Both teams managed to score in West Bromwich Albion's recent 3 away games.
Ruling the Game, Blackburn Rovers' Form is Superb
Blackburn enters this away fixture against West Brom powered by outstanding recent results, claiming eight wins, one draw and only one defeat from their last 10 games. Blackburn heads into this fixture after losing 1-3 away to NEC Nijmegen (August 2, 2025).
Across their last 10 games in all competitions, Blackburn scored 19 goals, or 1.9 per match, and let in 0.8 goals per game, totaling 8. They averaged 3 shots on target each match. On average, they got 1.6 cards and won 4 corners per game, with a 48% possession. During this period, the leading scorers were Yuki Ohashi with 5 goals, Sondre Tronstad with 2, Todd Cantwell with 2 goals, and Augustus Kargbo (2). Callum Brittain topped the assist chart with 2, ahead of Todd Cantwell (2 assists) and Yuki Ohashi (2).
Blackburn Rovers showed their strength by achieving solid results: they managed a win against Elche (1-0) in a friendly match while playing at home on July 25, 2025, which marks another great performance following a 1-0 victory with Everton (19 July 2025). Blackburn Rovers won 1-0 against Sunderland (21 April 2025) in another important match.
Blackburn Streaks (last matches)
At Home:
• Blackburn Rovers’s last 5 home matches have all ended in victory.
• For 5 home matches in a row, Blackburn Rovers has secured either wins or draws.
At Away:
• In the last 3 away matches, Blackburn's defense was breached every time.
At Away:
• Blackburn Rovers's previous three games on the road saw both sides find the net.
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Confirmed Lineups for West Brom vs Blackburn
West Brom (4-2-3-1)
Blackburn (4-2-3-1)
West Brom (formation 4-2-3-1)
20
J. Griffiths
2
D. Furlong
3
N. Phillips
14
T. Heggem
4
C. Styles
8
J. Molumby
27
A. Mowatt
31
T. Fellows
21
I. Price
10
K. Grant
19
A. S. Heggebø
22
B. Tóth
4
Y. Ribeiro
15
S. McLoughlin
5
D. Hyam
2
R. Alebiousu
27
L. Travis
6
S. Trondstad
14
D. D. Neve
18
A. Henriksson
19
R. Hedges
23
Y. Ohashi
Blackburn (formation 4-2-3-1)
West Brom vs Blackburn Odds & Picks
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Outcome-Based Odds
Full Time Result
1
1.85
X
3.50
2
4.20
Double Chance
1X
1.22
X2
1.91
12
1.29
Half Time Result
1
2.50
X
2.10
2
4.75
First Team To Score
1
1.67
None
8.50
2
2.60
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Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds
Both Teams To Score
Yes
2.00
No
1.73
Total Goals (2.5)
Under
1.67
Over
2.20
Asian Handicap
1 (-0.5)
1.88
2 (0.5)
1.98
Match Corners (10.5)
Over
2.00
Under
1.73
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Team Related Odds
West Brom Corners (6.5)
Over
2.10
Pick
Under
1.67
West Brom average corners per match (last 10): 4.3
Blackburn Corners (3.5)
Over
1.73
Pick
Under
2.00
Blackburn average corners per match (last 10): 2.7
West Brom Cards (1.5)
Over
2.10
Pick
Under
1.67
West Brom average cards per match (last 10): 1.4
Blackburn Cards (1.5)
Over
1.57
Pick
Under
2.25
Blackburn average cards per match (last 10): 2
Correct Score Prediction
Our Prediction: West Brom-Blackburn 2-1
Correct Score
1-0
6.50
1-1
6.50
2-0
8.00
0-0
8.50
Pick
2-1
9.00
0-1
10.00
Goalscorer
Our Prediction: Josh Maja (West Bromwich Albion)
To Score Anytime
Aune Heggebo
2.75
Daryl Dike
2.75
Devante Cole
2.75
Pick
Josh Maja
2.75
Josh Maja has the highest probability of scoring in this match for West Brom.
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Pre Match Statistics
Form Guide
These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.
Points Per Game (Overall)
West Brom
Blackburn
1.1
2.5
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
West Brom (H)
Blackburn (A)
2.25
2
Win Percentage (Overall)
West Brom
Blackburn
30%
80%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
West Brom (H)
Blackburn (A)
75%
60%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
West Brom
Blackburn
80%
60%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
West Brom (H)
Blackburn (A)
100%
60%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
West Brom
Blackburn
70%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
West Brom (H)
Blackburn (A)
100%
40%
Head to Head Statistics
Overall H2H (24 matches):
West Brom
Blackburn
6 Wins
10 Draws
8 Wins
When West Brom play at home against Blackburn, the H2H record looks like this: