West Bromwich vs Blackburn Prediction – Championship

This matchup will be the visiting team’s first match of the season, having completed the last campaign in 7th place. Blackburn maintains decent performance on the road, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses from their last 30 outings as visitors, in contrast to 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses when playing at home. Their most recent match concluded in a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United in the Championship. Over the last 10 away matches, Blackburn has recorded 3 victories, 1 draw, and 6 losses. While defensive frailties have been evident with goals conceded in 8 of their last 10 matches, their attack has remained prolific, scoring in 7 of those fixtures. Interestingly, their away games often yield fewer goals, as 12 of the last 25 encounters resulted in less than 1.5 goals, while 16 of 25 games concluded with under 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they conceded the opening goal 9 times, with only 1 successful comeback to win.

Blackburn Rovers approach this match following a 3-1 loss to Nijmegen in a friendly. The visitors generally employ a 4-3-3 formation, favouring a quicker style of play. In this setup, the players who pose a significant threat are Ryan Hedges, Makhtar Gueye, and Yuki Ohashi. Midfielder Todd Cantwell plays a critical role in orchestrating the club’s offensive attacks. All players are available for this fixture.