Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United Prediction and Betting Tips | Championship Gameweek 15
Championship · Saturday 7 November 2026 · 15:00 UTC · Ewood Park, Blackburn · updated 2026-10-25
Blackburn Rovers welcome West Ham United to Ewood Park in Blackburn in Championship Gameweek 15 action on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
Blackburn Rovers have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 42% of them. At home they average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over 6 matches, with a 80% win rate. West Ham United have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 2.7 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 2.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over 6 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, West Ham United are narrow favourites at 55%, with the draw at 22% and Blackburn Rovers at 23%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Blackburn Rovers 1.35, West Ham United 2.13.
- Over 2.5 goals: 68% · both teams to score: 66%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Blackburn Rovers: form and key numbers
In style Blackburn Rovers play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.04 a match created, 1.79 conceded (goals minus xG: +6.5).
- Shots: 11.6 a match, 4.1 on target.
- Possession: 48.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 75% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.3 a match.
- Discipline: 2.4 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.80.
West Ham United: form and key numbers
In style West Ham United keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.27 a match created, 1.30 conceded (goals minus xG: +4.8).
- Shots: 17.3 a match, 6.5 on target.
- Possession: 57.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.8 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.98.
Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United: season averages side by side
| Blackburn Rovers | Per match this season | West Ham United |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 2.7 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.3 |
| 1.04 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 |
| 1.79 | xG conceded | 1.30 |
| 11.6 | Shots | 17.3 |
| 4.1 | On target | 6.5 |
| 48.7 | Possession % | 57.8 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 75% | Both teams scored % | 67% |
| 6.3 | Corners | 6.8 |
| 2.4 | Yellow cards | 2.0 |
| 6.80 | Average rating | 6.98 |
Players to watch
Blackburn Rovers
- Jayden Fevrier RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 49 · High shot volume, Big-chance creator (top 18% of his position)
- Kristi Montgomery DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 44 · Ball-winner, Press-resistant (top 20% of his position)
West Ham United
- Arne Engels CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 44 · Press-resistant, Secure passer (top 19% of his position)
- Oliver Scarles LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 41 · Crosser, Chance creator (top 21% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen, 29 · West Ham United · RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 68
Jarrod Bowen, 29, plays as a winger for West Ham United in the Championship. Strongest for his role in accurate crosses and expected goals. Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RW · Winger Natural, 68
- RM · Wide midfielder Natural, 65
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 65
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate crosses | 2.10 / 90 | 97% |
| Expected goals | 0.60 / 90 | 96% |
| Big chances created | 0.84 / 90 | 94% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.42 / 90 | 94% |
| Shots | 4.03 / 90 | 90% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★ Shadow striker Second striker
Scout's notes: Crosser, Gets into scoring positions, Big-chance creator.
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Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United prediction
West Ham United should have more of the ball, with Blackburn Rovers likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Blackburn Rovers are a threat in the air and from set pieces; West Ham United work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 1.35 for Blackburn Rovers and 2.13 for West Ham United - with over 2.5 goals at 68% and both teams scoring at 66%. West Ham United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 West Ham United
Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United betting tips
- Tip 1: West Ham United win or draw (double chance) 77% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 68% by the model, 3.48 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 66% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 6.4 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 13.1 corners a match between them
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Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United: questions and answers
When is Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United?
Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United is on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 15.
Where is Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United played?
At Ewood Park, Blackburn, Blackburn Rovers's home ground.
Who will win Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United?
West Ham United are the favourites: Blackburn Rovers 23%, draw 22%, West Ham United 55%. Our prediction is Blackburn Rovers 1-2 West Ham United.
Who is the player to watch in Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United?
Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 68 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 68%.
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