Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
West Brom play Blackburn at home on 17 October 2026 · 15:00 at The Hawthorns (West Bromwich); the referee is Adam Herczeg, England. For us, West Brom (49%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
West Brom vs Blackburn: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. West Brom are 6th in the table, on 25 points after 14 matches (7W 4D 3L), and Blackburn are 14th, on 18 points (5W 3D 6L).
What to expect
For us, West Brom are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (12.1%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
In the goals market we pick Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.78), and we rate it at 54%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 50% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 46% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 46%.
- Out: West Brom 0, Blackburn 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 50%, best price 1.85). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for West Brom: no absences. Absent for Blackburn: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
West Brom vs Blackburn: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 17/10/26, 12:01. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.5%.
At a glance
- 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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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West Brom vs Blackburn: team news and absences
West Brom
- No reported absences
Blackburn
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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 | 14 | 5-2-7 | 19:26 | 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 | 14 | 1-4-9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip 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?
We estimate: West Brom win 49%, draw 27%, Blackburn win 24%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 17 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Referee: Adam Herczeg, England.
Who will be missing?
West Brom: no absences. Blackburn: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 46% (odds 2.13); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 54% (odds 1.78).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 50% (odds 1.85).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (12.1%), then 1–0 (12.1%) and 2–1 (9.4%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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