West Brom vs Blackburn: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Game Week One Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for game week one with West Brom vs Blackburn in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match. With both teams eyeing promotion after finishing just outside the 2024/25 play-offs, this opener at The Hawthorns promises a tight contest.

• Fixture: West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The Hawthorns

West Brom, now under Ryan Mason, boast a formidable home record (only three losses in 19 Championship games at The Hawthorns last season) and a squad bolstered by new signing Nat Phillips. Their ability to control possession and press high should challenge Blackburn, who finished just two places and points ahead in 2024/25. Blackburn’s recent form, with four wins in their last five, shows resilience, but their high press may struggle against West Brom’s midfield dominance. Expect a close game, with West Brom’s home advantage securing a narrow victory.

Match Prediction: West Brom 2-1 Blackburn

Their recent form, including a 5-3 thriller against Luton, highlights their goal-scoring ability. With a partisan home crowd and new signings like Nat Phillips, they’ll aim to dominate midfield and exploit wide areas against Blackburn.

Recent Championship Results (2024/25):

• (W) 5-3 vs Luton (03 May 2025)

• (D) 0-0 at Cardiff (26 Apr 2025)

• (L) 1-3 vs Derby (21 Apr 2025)

• (L) 0-2 at Coventry (18 Apr 2025)

• (W) 2-1 vs Watford (12 Apr 2025)

Blackburn’s 12th-place finish in 2024/25 (62 points) was marked by late-season consistency, winning four of their last five games. Their high-pressing style and set-piece threats, led by new signing Nat Phillips, make them dangerous, but they’ll need to disrupt West Brom’s rhythm to avoid another loss at The Hawthorns, where they won 2-0 in February 2025.

Recent Championship Results (2024/25):

• (D) 1-1 at Sheffield United (03 May 2025)

• (W) 2-1 vs Watford (26 Apr 2025)

• (W) 1-0 at Sunderland (21 Apr 2025)

• (W) 4-1 vs Millwall (18 Apr 2025)

• (W) 1-0 at Luton (12 Apr 2025)

Blackburn have a slight edge in recent meetings, winning two of the last five, including a 2-0 victory at The Hawthorns in February 2025. West Brom’s 4-1 win in 2024 shows their potential, but two draws in this period highlight the competitiveness of this fixture.

Recent Championship Results:

• West Brom 0-2 Blackburn (12 Feb 2025)

• Blackburn 0-0 West Brom (23 Oct 2024)

• West Brom 4-1 Blackburn (13 Jan 2024)

• Blackburn 2-1 West Brom (05 Aug 2023)

• West Brom 1-1 Blackburn (15 Feb 2023)

• Jayson Molumby - (Suspended)

• Hayden Carter (Knee injury) - Out

• John Buckley (Hamstring injury) - Doubtful

Lineup (4-2-3-1): Griffiths; Furlong, Bartley, Heggem, Styles; Diakite, Mowatt; Fellows, Price, Grant; Heggebo

West Brom, under Ryan Mason, will focus on midfield control and high pressing, using attacking full-backs and inverted wingers to create chances. Nat Phillips’ defensive presence will counter Blackburn’s set-piece threats.

Lineup (4-2-3-1): Toth; Brittain, Hyam, Wharton, Ribeiro; Travis, Tronstad; Hedges, Cantwell, Gueye; Ohashi

Blackburn’s high press and aggressive midfield aim to disrupt West Brom’s build-up, forcing turnovers. They’ll rely on set pieces and Nat Phillips’ aerial ability to challenge West Brom’s defence.

• Alex Mowatt & Ousmane Diakite (West Brom) vs Lewis Travis & Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn): This midfield battle will determine which team controls the game’s tempo.

• Tom Fellows (West Brom) vs Yuri Ribeiro (Blackburn): Fellows’ pace and creativity will test Ribeiro’s defensive skills.

• Nat Phillips (West Brom): The new signing’s experience and aerial dominance will be crucial against Blackburn’s set pieces.

• Todd Cantwell (Blackburn): His creativity and vision could unlock West Brom’s defense, making him a key threat.

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