Ace Football previews the Championship round 41 match between Blackburn and West Bromwich and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Blackburn and West Bromwich are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Monday at Ewood Park, with much riding on the outcome in this Championship battle.
Ranked as number 19 in the Championship standings, Blackburn, have so far collected 46 points this season, while West Bromwich collected 44 points. This puts them up as number 20 after 40 rounds.
Form: Blackburn vs West Bromwich
Blackburn Form
Blackburn are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Millwall 1-2, and then drawing 0-0 with Middlesbrough. They were back as winners when they defeated Birmingham 0-1. Blackburn claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Championship. They also drew two and lost two, scored four goals and conceded four.
West Bromwich Form
West Bromwich recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 3-0 and 0-1 against Hull and Bristol City, respectively. Last time out, Wrexham ended their streak as the match finished even 2-2. West Bromwich managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Championship. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring seven time and letting in four.
Betting facts for Blackburn and West Bromwich
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Blackburn and West Bromwich played across all tournaments.
- In 21 of the last 23 Blackburn home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Blackburn home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Blackburn home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Blackburn home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Blackburn matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 11 West Bromwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 West Bromwich matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 9 West Bromwich away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 West Bromwich away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 West Bromwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Blackburn vs West Bromwich
Mathias Joergensen is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. West Bromwich look to Josh Maja, hoping he can add to his current total of two Championship goals in his latest games.
Betting markets: Blackburn vs West Bromwich
Full-time result
Blackburn claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. West Bromwich won one, drew four and lost five of their last 10 games away. West Bromwich didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings. Blackburn have not lost to West Bromwich in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Blackburn scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, West Bromwich only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. West Bromwich managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Blackburn saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that West Bromwich played across all tournaments. They scored 1.1 times on average in the process.
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