- Prediction: The main prediction is a bet on West Ham to win.
- Odds: The Draw no bet odds for this game are slightly in favour of the away side (1.6) with Rovers at 4.9.
- Context: This game has a feel of Championship momentum about it with the Hammers chasing promotion and Rovers looking to establish themselves under Mowbray.
Blackburn can’t afford to drop points
Blackburn Rovers are in 13th place in the Championship 2026-2027 after 13 games with 18 points while West Ham are in 8th with 22 points after the same amount of games. Both teams have been in a similar number of games in the Championship 2026/2027 season.
This is a huge game in terms of Championship 2026-2027 momentum for both sides. Rovers have won three of their last five games and lost the other two, a slightly erratic run but one that includes a 4-0 win over promotion chasing Swansea.
West Ham are winless in their last two games having lost 2-3 away to Southampton and 1-3 at home to West Bromwich Albion.
Goals should be the play
Betting case
Over 2.5 goals looks a good option here and the odds are a bit generous at 1.62. Both teams to score – yes looks like a great bet at 1.67.
Tactical outlook
The 4-2-3-1 is the base formation for both of these sides but Rovers have more fluidity and can play possession first or switch to being more direct when they need to. Mowbray is a smart coach and knows how to control the tempo and there will be a lot of focus on the battle between the midfielders and the number 10s in this one.
Rovers’ form has been up and down
These teams last met 3 years ago in the League Cup 2022/2023 and Rovers ran out 12-11 winners, away from home! Since then, it's been a tale of two teams going in completely opposite directions. Blackburn have played five games since a 2-0 win over Wrexham at Ewood Park, a game that was followed by a 4-0 away thumping by Swansea, so the momentum shift has been sharp.
West Ham have been excellent on their travels in the Championship 2026/2027, going unbeaten in six away games with three wins and three draws and scoring 15 goals.
The goalscorer market has plenty of value
There is plenty of goal-scoring value in this matchup.
The away team looks more likely to win here, but Rovers have won four of their six home games in the Championship 2026-2027 and have scored 11 goals so the home advantage is a significant factor.
West Ham will edge this one but Nuno Espirito Santo's men are on a bit of a wobble, having lost their last two Championship games. They will be more compact and quick on the turn in this contest with Rovers looking to have the better balance in their playing style.
- Andri Gudjohnsen is Rovers' danger man with three goals in seven Championship 2026/2027 games.
- The Icelandic striker has scored five of Rovers' last seven goals, in their last five.
- Tomas Soucek has chipped in with three of West Ham's last 10 goals.
- Jarrod Bowen leads West Ham's goal-scoring with four goals in eight games, so the visitors have a proven finisher when they do create the chances in this encounter.
