West Bromwich vs Blackburn prediction and betting tips on February 12, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 12, 2025, West Bromwich and Blackburn will face off in an important Championship Round 32 clash. Both teams are fighting for a top-six finish, making this a crucial match against a direct rival.
West Bromwich vs Blackburn Prediction
Last season, West Bromwich finished 5th with 75 points before losing to Southampton in the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Blackburn barely avoided relegation, finishing 19th with just 53 points—three more than Birmingham.
Under John Eustace, Blackburn have improved this season but have recently struggled, suffering defeats to Oxford United, Coventry, and Bristol City. After finally beating Preston, they then lost to QPR in the Championship and Wolves in the FA Cup.
West Bromwich were also performing well, but their recent form has been shaky. They were thrashed 1-5 by Bournemouth in the FA Cup and went three league games without a win before crushing Portsmouth at home. After losing to Plymouth, they managed to beat Sheffield Wednesday.
Tony Mowbray’s side plays pragmatically, scoring 1.32 goals per game while conceding just 0.9. Blackburn’s numbers are even tighter: 1.13 goals scored and exactly 1.0 conceded per match.
Key Statistics & Trends
- West Bromwich have won two of their last three matches.
- 58% of West Bromwich’s games see both teams score, with an average total of 2.23 goals per match.
- Blackburn have lost five of their last six games.
- Only 35% of Blackburn’s matches see both teams score, with an average total of 2.13 goals per match.
Probable Lineups
West Bromwich (predicted XI): Palmer – Styles, Heggem, Holgate, Furlong – Johnston, Swift, Mowatt, Fellows – Wallace, Diangana.
Blackburn (predicted XI): Pears – Hyam, Batth, Sanderson – Hedges, Weimann, Dolan, Buckley, Forshaw, Brittain – Gueye.
Head-to-Head Matches: West Bromwich vs Blackburn
Blackburn have avoided defeat in their last four encounters with West Bromwich. However, in 2024, West Bromwich secured a home win in January, followed by a goalless draw in October.
Free Prediction for West Bromwich vs Blackburn
Blackburn have been underwhelming lately, making this a must-win match for West Bromwich at home. Backing the hosts to win at odds of 1.79 looks like a solid choice.
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