Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 14/08

Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance Wolverhampton

Other market: under 1.5 goals

The season is already underway for Wolverhampton, but the English Championship hasn't started yet.

That changes this Friday, 14/08, at 20:00, at Molineux Stadium. The opponent for the opening match is Blackburn Rovers.

Wolverhampton arrive at the league opener with 8 win(s) and 46 goals this season. Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have 14 win(s) and 45 goals. Wolverhampton have a 38% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

The prediction for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.

Prediction for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Overview Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Wolverhampton are favourites, with odds of 2.6 and a 38% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., with 6 win(s) against 4 for Blackburn Rovers. The odds for a The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited win are 6.897 and a draw is 4.651.

Wolverhampton and Blackburn Rovers have not yet played any matches in the EFL Championship.

Head-to-head between Wolverhampton and Blackburn Rovers

In 15 clashes, Wolverhampton have the advantage over Blackburn Rovers: 6 win(s) against 4 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 09/02/2025, in the FA Cup. Wolverhampton won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the EFL Championship and see all the analysis before you bet.

Wolverhampton: current form

Wolverhampton have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, but have played 45 match(es) this season.

See the numbers before the start of the English Championship:

8 win(s), 11 draw(s), 26 defeat(s)

46 goals scored (1.02 per match)

Top scorer: Jørgen Strand Larsen (4 goal(s))

Blackburn Rovers: current form

On the other side, Blackburn Rovers have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship 2026/27, but have played 49 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

14 win(s), 14 draw(s), 21 defeat(s)

45 goals scored (0.92 per match)

Top scorer: Yuki Ohashi (10 goal(s))

Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers key players

Wolverhampton have not yet taken to the pitch in the EFL Championship, so there are no individual data in the league for now.

But in the season, Jørgen Strand Larsen is already leading the way with 4 goal(s).

Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have not yet made their debut in the EFL Championship, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Yuki Ohashi already has 10 goal(s).

Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers statistics in the EFL Championship

Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers already show something. Wolverhampton have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Blackburn Rovers have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers in the table below.

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More tips for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Championship:

Correct score prediction for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Both teams rarely concede goals. Wolverhampton hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Wolverhampton 1-0 Blackburn Rovers. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Check out where to watch the live match between Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Wolverhampton and Blackburn Rovers

The line-ups for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up

The Blackburn Rovers starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Match: Wolverhampton vs Blackburn Rovers

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 14/08/2026

Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Molineux Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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