Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
West Brom welcome Blackburn on 17 October 2026 · 15:00 at The Hawthorns (West Bromwich), and the referee is Adam Herczeg, England. West Brom (49%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: West Brom win. Half lost (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: West Brom lose.
West Brom vs Blackburn: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. West Brom lie 6th, having collected 25 points after 14 matches (7W 4D 3L); Blackburn lie 14th, having collected 18 points (5W 3D 6L).
What to expect
In our view West Brom hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.1%). This one looks finely poised.
On goals we go for Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.78), which we give a 54% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 50%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 46%.
The prediction at a glance
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 46%.
- Unavailable: West Brom 0, Blackburn 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 50%, top price 1.85). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for West Brom: no absences. Blackburn will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
West Brom vs Blackburn: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.96 | 3.65 | 4.10 |
| Market average | 1.90 | 3.51 | 3.95 |
| Lowest odds | 1.85 | 3.40 | 3.80 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.36 | 1.31 | 70.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.03 | 46.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.78 | 1.76 | 53.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.85 | 3.54 | 26.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.85 | 1.83 | 50.4% |
| BTTS – no | 1.88 | 1.86 | 49.6% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 17/10/26, 12:01. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.5%.
The key facts
- Likely result: West Brom 1–1 Blackburn, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: West Brom 6th (25 points), Blackburn 14th (18 points).
- Absences: West Brom 0, Blackburn 0.
Who will win West Brom vs Blackburn?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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West Brom vs Blackburn: injuries and missing players
West Brom
- No reported absences
Blackburn
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 4 |  Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 5 |  Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 6 | West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 24 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 |  Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 |  Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 |  QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 |  Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 |  Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 |  Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 |  Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 |  Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 |  Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 |  Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for West Brom vs Blackburn?
West Brom -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.70); Under 2.5 goals (1.78).
Who will win West Brom vs Blackburn?
Our estimate gives West Brom a 49% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Blackburn 24%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 17 October 2026 at 15:00, venue The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Referee: Adam Herczeg, England.
Who will be missing?
West Brom: no absences. Blackburn: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 46% (odds 2.13) and under 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.78).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 50% (odds 1.85).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (12.1%), then 1–0 (12.1%) and 2–1 (9.4%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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