West Brom 3-2 Blackburn: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

West Brom return to The Hawthorns after a morale-boosting late turnaround, but their recent home displays have been tighter and less convincing. Blackburn arrive with stronger recent momentum and a deeper set of attacking substitutes, even though injuries still limit their options. The hosts have a major lift in Tunde’s return, while Blackburn’s potential use of Wharton provides a timely defensive reinforcement. Expect an intense midfield match in which late energy and the ability to create a clear wide overload matter most.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has generally been tight in recent seasons, with several low-scoring meetings and little separation between the sides. West Brom did win the most recent Hawthorns encounter, but Blackburn have also taken an away victory there during the same broader run.

Injuries and absences

West Brom’s long-term absences remove Galves at right-back and Johnston from the wide attacking pool, increasing the importance of Pereira and a carefully managed Tunde. Blackburn are still without Ohashi and several squad options, though Wharton’s return gives Mowbray a meaningful defensive alternative.

Form (last 5)

West Brom vs Blackburn stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-06Blackburn 0-0 West Brom
• 2025-08-09West Brom 1-0 Blackburn
• 2025-02-12West Brom 0-2 Blackburn
• 2024-10-23Blackburn 0-0 West Brom
• 2024-01-13West Brom 4-1 Blackburn
• 2023-08-05Blackburn 2-1 West Brom

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