West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 9, 2025 | The Hawthorns | Championship | 15:00 BST

As we enter August, we see the return of English football! This weekend fixture sees the return of the EFL Championship, where West Brom will be taking on Blackburn Rovers.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals Scored at 2.10 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

West Brom vs Blackburn Predicted Lineups

West Brom Predicted XI: Griffiths; Furlong, Phillips, Heggem, Styles; Diakite, Mowatt; Fellows, Price, Grant; Heggebo.

Blackburn Predicted XI: Toth; Brittain, Hyam, Wharton, Ribeiro; Travis, Tronstad; Hedges, Cantwell, Gueye; Ohashi.

Jayson Molumby is suspended for the hosts, while Blackburn will be without Hayden Carter through injury.

West Brom vs Blackburn Current League Standings

Last year’s campaign was a decent effort for the Baggies, and they came very close to making the playoffs for back-to-back seasons, as they tallied 64 points – with 15 wins, 12 losses, but it was the 19 draws which gate-kept them from a chance at a Premier League return.

Blackburn, meanwhile, came even closer to the playoffs, finishing seventh on 66 points, and had they won against Sheffield United on the final day of the season, we may not be talking about them as a Championship club.

West Brom vs Blackburn Head-to-Head Timeline

These sides have endured some incredible encounters over the past few years in the second tier of English football. Over the past five seasons, these sides cannot be separated. Both clubs have gone away from this fixture with three victories each, drawing the other four.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• February 2025: West Brom 0-2 Blackburn (Championship)
• October 2024: Blackburn 0-0 West Brom (Championship)
• January 2024: West Brom 4-1 Blackburn (Championship)
• August 2023: Blackburn 2-1 West Brom (Championship)
• February 2023: West Brom 1-1 Blackburn (Championship)

In the most recent meeting at The Hawthorns, the Roses came away with 2-0 victory, with Makhtar Gueye scoring a second half brace.

Recent West Brom and Blackburn Matches Analysis

West Brom Last 5 Matches:

• West Brom 3-2 Rayo Vallecano (H) – Club Friendly
• West Brom 2-4 Lincoln (A) – Club Friendly
• West Brom 1-2 Blackpool (A) – Club Friendly
• West Brom 1-1 Dynamo Kyiv (A) – Club Friendly
• West Brom 5-3 Luton (H) – Championship

West Brom took a while to adjust to Ryan Mason’s system but are seemingly much better prepared for the new season to kick-off, following a strong second-half showing as they brushed aside Rayo Vallecano.

Blackburn Last 5 Matches:

• Blackburn 1-3 NEC (A) – Club Friendly
• Blackburn 1-0 Elche (H) – Club Friendly
• Blackburn 5-1 Qatar SC (H) – Club Friendly
• Blackburn 1-0 Everton (H) – Club Friendly
• Blackburn 2-1 Accrington (A) – Club Friendly

Blackburn have had a strong showing in pre-season, winning four of their five fixtures and having a positive record against other European sides who are playing in the top leagues in their respective countries.

West Brom vs Blackburn Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in Over 2.5 Goals being scored. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best West Brom vs Blackburn Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.10 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a over 2.5 goals in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in Over 2.5 Goals Scored.

Key Players to Watch: West Brom vs Blackburn

Nat Phillips (West Brom): The Baggies’ new centre-back signing from Liverpool will brings heaps of experience to this defence. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, his presence in the box could be crucial.

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn): One of their top performers last year, Cantwell’s seven assists last campaign proved to almost be crucial to a late playoff push. His creativity in the final third will be needed if they are to get past this solid-looking West Brom backline.

West Brom vs Blackburn Match Facts

Referee: TBC

Broadcast Details:

UK: 15:00 BST.

Stadium Information: The Hawthorns is located in West Bromwich, and the stadium can hold up to 26,445 spectators. In its history, this venue has seen 310 matches, averaging 2.54 goals per game. It isn’t very kind to the home side however, with the home team winning just 35% of the time.

West Brom vs Blackburn: Final Prediction

West Brom 2-2 Blackburn