- Team form: West Brom have won two, drawn two and lost one of their five home games in the Championship 2026-2027
- Away form: Blackburn have lost one and drawn three of their four away games in the Championship 2026-2027
- Head-to-head: West Brom have won two of the last three home head-to-head clashes in the Championship
West Brom have had the better of Rovers in recent times
West Bromwich and Blackburn Rovers have been in average form of late, both picking up two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five games. The Baggies have had a tough two weeks, following a 1-0 away defeat at Wolves with a 1-0 home defeat to Birmingham City last time out, but they are still the clear favourites for this matchup at 1.8 with the draw available at 3.6 and Rovers an extreme underdog at 4.18.
Both clubs are probably exactly where they should be right now, with West Brom ninth with 14 points from nine games and Rovers in 13th on 12 points from nine. The Baggies have a slightly better record at home than away, while Rovers have yet to win on the road.
Rovers are finding their rhythm
Recent form:
Tony Mowbray's Rovers have been more up and down, but they got back on track with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff City at home last time out after a disappointing 2-2 draw at Portsmouth on the south coast.
Tactics:
James Morrison has been trying to put his mark on a West Brom side that he thinks should be compact and full of shape, while Rovers are a bit more fluid and full-throttle with Mowbray's system full of tempo and overloads.
Key players:
- Jimmy-Jay Morgan is the biggest threat for the hosts with three goals and three assists from eight Championship appearances this season, while Andri Gudjohnsen is the key player for Rovers with the same number of goals, also from seven appearances.
The Hawthorns could be a long afternoon for Rovers
A win to nil or a home win to one is covered by the odds available, but this could just as easily turn into a scrappy game if Rovers can hold firm away from home again.
The reverse fixture in the 2025/26 Championship season finished 0-0 in Lancashire and the last five head-to-head matchups in the second tier have all been very tight. West Brom have won two, Rovers one and two have been drawn.
A West Brom win seems the best bet in match result betting, but do not be surprised if Rovers get a result in a draw because it could be that sort of game.
