Blackburn vs West Brom Predictions

Blackburn vs West Brom predictions ahead of this Championship clash. Blackburn Rovers, aiming for a sixth consecutive home win, host fellow promotion contenders West Bromwich Albion at Ewood Park on Wednesday night in a crucial Championship clash. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Championship | Oct 23, 2024 at 8pm UK at Ewood Park (Blackburn, Lancashire)

Blackburn vs West Brom Predictions

Will Blackburn’s Perfect Home Record Survive the Visit of West Brom’s Away Specialists?

• Blackburn’s Home Dominance
  • Rovers have won every single home game this season, scoring a total of 12 goals in just five matches at Ewood Park. This includes their latest 1-0 victory over Swansea, where they made the most of their chances despite limited possession.
• West Brom’s Travelling Strength
  • The Baggies boast the best away record in the Championship, with 10 points from five matches. They’ve been more potent away from home, netting 11 of their 13 league goals on their travels, including a 1-1 draw at Oxford last weekend.
• Attacking Threats to Watch
  • Yuki Ohashi has been key for Blackburn with four goals in the Championship this season, while West Brom’s Josh Maja is their top scorer, having netted seven goals already. Both players are likely to play crucial roles in deciding Wednesday’s result.

Our Tips

Wednesday night sees a high-stakes Championship showdown between two promotion-chasing sides, as Blackburn Rovers welcome West Bromwich Albion to Ewood Park. With both teams sitting on 18 points after 10 matches, the clash is set to be a crucial fixture that could shape the landscape of the promotion race. Blackburn have been dominant at home, boasting an impressive winning streak, while West Brom have proven themselves resilient on the road, with the best away record in the league. The stage is set for what could be a fiercely competitive 90 minutes of football.

The Rovers have made Ewood Park a fortress, recording five straight home wins. Their recent 1-0 triumph over Swansea City, despite having less of the ball, demonstrates their ability to capitalise on chances while being resolute at the back. On the other hand, West Brom have faltered in recent weeks, unable to close out games, as seen in their frustrating 1-1 draw against Oxford United, where they conceded an injury-time equaliser. However, with their strength in away games, the Baggies will fancy their chances of upsetting Blackburn’s perfect home record. It’s shaping up to be a match where both teams have something to prove, and that should make for an exciting encounter.

Best Bet: Draw and Both Teams to Score

One of the most reliable bets for this match has to be backing a draw with both teams finding the back of the net. While Blackburn’s home form has been superb, West Brom’s record on the road cannot be ignored. The Baggies have picked up 10 points from five away matches, showing a level of consistency that could help them snatch something from this fixture. Both sides have been prolific in their respective roles, with Blackburn scoring 12 goals at home and West Brom netting 11 away. The stats scream goals from both ends.

Blackburn, despite their strong defensive record at Ewood Park, have a tendency to allow their opponents chances, evidenced by their average of 1.1 goals conceded per game. They’ve kept four clean sheets so far, but those games were often against less threatening teams. West Brom, meanwhile, have been equally solid defensively, only conceding 0.7 goals per game on average. However, their last-minute lapse against Oxford will surely be a concern.

Given these factors, it’s hard to see either team keeping a clean sheet. Both teams have attacking players in form, such as Blackburn’s Yuki Ohashi, who has scored four times in the Championship so far, and West Brom’s Josh Maja, who has already netted seven. The likelihood of both teams scoring is bolstered by the fact that they have consistently found the net in recent matches, especially in the context of Blackburn’s home games and West Brom’s away performances.

BettingTips4You expert Steve Harrington agrees: “It’s a tough one to call a winner here, but both teams are in good goalscoring form, especially at home for Blackburn and away for West Brom. This makes a draw with both teams to score a solid bet.”

A draw feels like the most probable outcome here, as West Brom have managed to grind out results on their travels, while Blackburn’s flawless home form might finally meet its match. The combination of these factors makes the draw, with both teams scoring, the best value bet for this contest.

Correct Score Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Building on the logic of our best bet, the correct score prediction has to reflect the same tight but goal-filled nature of the game. A 1-1 draw seems the most plausible outcome, given both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. Blackburn are a team that often starts strong, scoring early, as seen in their victory over Swansea City, but they are prone to letting teams back into the game, especially in matches where they don’t dominate possession.

On the flip side, West Brom have shown that they can hit back late, as they did in their recent draw at Oxford, even though they conceded late as well. With both teams averaging over a goal per game in their respective venues (Blackburn with 1.6 at home and West Brom with 1.3 away), it feels reasonable to expect one goal each from the two sides.

Neither side has been particularly free-scoring of late, but with the attacking talent on both teams—Ohashi for Blackburn and Maja for West Brom—a couple of goals feel inevitable. The 1-1 prediction ties in well with the draw and both teams to score bet, offering consistency in our analysis.

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