9th Aug. England Championship - West Bromwich(WBA) VS Blackburn Rovers Prediction
England Championship - West Bromwich(WBA) VS Blackburn Rovers
Match Time:09-08-2025 22:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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West Bromwich Albion
West Brom, coached by Carlos Corberán, enters the 2025-26 Championship season after a 5th-place finish in 2024-25, losing to Southampton in the playoff semi-finals. Their pre-season was mixed, with three wins, including a 2-1 victory over Mallorca, and two losses in five friendlies, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded. Key players include Josh Maja, Jed Wallace, and new signing Devante Cole, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Palmer; Furlong, Bartley, Kipre, Townsend; Molumby, Mowatt; Wallace, Swift, Fellows; Maja. West Brom’s strengths are their attacking fluidity and home form at The Hawthorns (sold out, 26,688 capacity), but injuries to Matt Phillips and doubts over Okay Yokuslu are concerns. They aim for a strong start to push for promotion.
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn, led by John Eustace, is targeting a playoff spot after finishing 19th in 2024-25. Their pre-season included two wins, one draw, and two losses in five friendlies, with a 1-0 loss to Stockport County on August 2, 2025, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded. Key players include Sammie Szmodics (24 goals last season), Tyrhys Dolan, and new signing Makhtar Gueye, with a probable 4-2-3-1 lineup: Pears; Brittain, Carter, Wharton, Pickering; Tronstad, Cantwell; Dolan, Szmodics, Rankin-Costello; Gueye. Blackburn’s strengths are their attacking pace, but the departure of Sam Gallagher and a poor away record (6 wins in 23 last season) are issues. They aim to upset West Brom on the road.
Head-to-Head
The sports card above shows West Brom with a W3 D5 L4 record and a -2 goal differential against Blackburn in the Premier League all-time. In recent Championship meetings, they drew 1-1 at The Hawthorns and 0-0 at Blackburn in 2024-25. Matches average 2.0 goals, with 33% over 2.5 goals and 42% both teams scoring (BTTS). West Brom are unbeaten in their last four home games against Blackburn (2 wins, 2 draws).
Predicted Score: West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Blackburn Rovers
This Matchweek 1 clash on August 9, 2025, at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, at 3:00 PM BST (10:00 AM EDT), is a sell-out, broadcast on Sky Sports Football and streamed on Sky Go and Sofascore. West Brom’s Maja and Wallace face Blackburn’s Szmodics and Dolan, with West Brom’s home strength tested by Blackburn’s attacking threat. West Brom are favorites (-140 odds) over Blackburn (+290), with a draw at +240. Trends (West Brom: 40% over 2.5 goals; Blackburn: 60%) and H2H suggest a low-scoring game, with betting tips favoring under 2.5 goals (-110 odds). Cards may be issued in the 20°C afternoon if Blackburn’s physicality rises. West Brom is likely to score through Maja, with Blackburn struggling to convert due to West Brom’s defensive solidity. West Brom’s home form and H2H edge should secure a narrow win.
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