Championship · Matchday
2026-10-17 14:00:00 · 22:00 · The Hawthorns
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AI Predicted: 1-0|Actual: 3-2
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365VALUE | 1.85 | 3.50 | 4.20 | -11.2% | -5.5% | +5.0% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 1.90 | 3.72 | 4.18 | -8.8% | +0.4% | +4.5% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 1.89 | 3.58 | 4.29 | -9.3% | -3.3% | +7.3% |
| WilliamHill | 1.85 | 3.50 | 3.90 | -11.2% | -5.5% | -2.5% |
| Betfair | 1.91 | 3.60 | 4.00 | -8.3% | -2.8% | 0.0% |
| bwinVALUE | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.10 | +53.6% | -16.3% | -47.5% |
| UnibetVALUE | 3.80 | 3.20 | 1.97 | +82.4% | -13.6% | -50.8% |
| Ladbrokes | 1.91 | 3.50 | 3.90 | -8.3% | -5.5% | -2.5% |
| BetVictorVALUE | 1.85 | 3.40 | 4.10 | -11.2% | -8.2% | +2.5% |
| Coral | 1.91 | 3.50 | 4.00 | -8.3% | -5.5% | 0.0% |
| Interwetten | 1.95 | 3.45 | 3.85 | -6.4% | -6.8% | -3.7% |
| Macauslot | 1.88 | 3.25 | 3.51 | -9.8% | -12.2% | -12.3% |
| MelBetVALUE | 3.26 | 3.42 | 2.19 | +56.5% | -7.7% | -45.3% |
| Marathonbet | 1.85 | 3.54 | 3.96 | -11.2% | -4.4% | -1.0% |
| Sbo | 1.89 | 3.06 | 3.41 | -9.3% | -17.4% | -14.7% |
| Dafabet | 1.95 | 3.60 | 4.00 | -6.4% | -2.8% | 0.0% |
| CashpointVALUE | 3.42 | 3.19 | 2.02 | +64.2% | -13.9% | -49.5% |
| CloudBetVALUE | 3.80 | 3.05 | 2.07 | +82.4% | -17.6% | -48.3% |
| MansionBetVALUE | 3.15 | 3.25 | 2.11 | +51.2% | -12.2% | -47.3% |
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West Bromwich Albion 3–2 Blackburn Rovers | Championship | 17 October 2026
A dramatic comeback at The Hawthorns saw James Morrison's West Bromwich Albion overturn a two-goal deficit to claim all three points against Tony Mowbray's Blackburn Rovers in a pulsating Championship encounter. The Baggies were tested early, fell behind twice, but ultimately demonstrated the kind of resilience that Championship campaigns are built upon.
Match Analysis
Blackburn Rovers made the perfect start. Andri Lucas Guojohnsen struck twice inside the opening twelve minutes — both via right-foot finishes — to put the visitors in complete control. Kristi Montgomery assisted the opener in the sixth minute before Guojohnsen doubled the advantage on 12', leaving the Hawthorns crowd stunned. It was an electric opening burst from a Rovers side that otherwise struggled to impose themselves on the game.
West Brom's response was immediate. Barney Stewart pulled one back in the 19th minute, converting a right-foot effort assisted by Rabby Nzingoula, and suddenly the tone of the match shifted entirely. The statistics tell the story of what followed: West Brom dominated possession at 64% to Blackburn's 36%, launched 160 attacks to Rovers' 81, and registered 88 dangerous attacks compared to just 23 from the visitors. The Baggies were relentless but found Ryan Alebiousu and Blackburn's defensive structure difficult to break down for long stretches.
The bookings reflected the physicality and tension — Montgomery, Oladapo Afolayan, and Sean McLoughlin were all cautioned for Blackburn, with George Campbell and Chris Mepham picking up yellows for West Brom. Blackburn's Afolayan was withdrawn at the hour mark alongside Todd Cantwell and Sam Morsy in a triple change from Mowbray, suggesting the visitors were looking to shore up their lead rather than extend it.
Morrison's tactical interventions proved decisive. The introductions of Aune Selland Heggebø and Felix Horn Myhre in the dying minutes changed everything. With just three minutes remaining, Heggebø provided the assist and Myhre delivered the decisive header — the 89th-minute equaliser completing a remarkable turnaround — though notably, the match facts confirm West Brom ultimately triumphed 3–2, meaning a third goal sealed the win in this pulsating affair. Myhre's header was the moment that encapsulated West Brom's dominance in terms of volume and pressure, with 25 total shots and 18 key passes underscoring a team that simply refused to give up.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called for a 1–0 West Brom home win, with a 48% probability assigned to a home victory. While the scoreline was considerably more chaotic than anticipated, the prediction outcome was correct — West Brom did win at The Hawthorns. The forecast correctly identified Morrison's side as favourites on home turf, though the early Blackburn surge and the dramatic late comeback were not elements our model anticipated. With a confidence rating of 57/100, the uncertainty in this fixture was acknowledged, and the match more than justified that caution.
Key Takeaways
- Guojohnsen's double gave Blackburn an excellent platform that they ultimately failed to defend.
- West Brom's statistical superiority throughout — in possession, attacks, and passing accuracy (86% vs 70%) — eventually told.
- Felix Horn Myhre's late header was the decisive moment of the match, making an immediate impact from the bench.
- Blackburn's 16 fouls and defensive fragility in the final phase will concern Mowbray ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- Morrison deserves credit for keeping his side focused through adversity and making impactful substitutions at the right moments.
West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers: West Bromwich Albion 7W · 11D · Blackburn Rovers 8W.
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West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
PredictNext's AI model favours West Bromwich Albion with a 48% win probability — West Bromwich Albion 48%, draw 27%, Blackburn Rovers 25%.
What is the predicted score for West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers?
The AI forecasts a 1-0 scoreline for West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers, generated with 57% model confidence.
Will West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 38% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for under 2.5 goals in West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers.
How accurate was the West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 1-0; the match finished 3-2. The winner call was correct.