Read our prediction for Wolves vs Blackburn below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Wolves vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting tips
Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Blackburn Rovers at Molineux Stadium on Friday, August 14, 2026, to kick off the opening weekend of the 2026/27 EFL Championship season. Wolves hold a slight historical edge with 38 wins to Blackburn’s 34 across 130 years of matchups. The teams last squared off in the FA Cup fourth round in February 2025, where Wolves took a 2-0 victory at Ewood Park. Wolves are currently unbeaten in their last nine meetings against Blackburn. Given the stark contrast in squad depth and top-flight quality, major sports books and analysts via Squawka heavily favor a comfortable home win. Expect a 2-0 or 3-1 victory for Wolves to open the Championship season.
Wolves:
Wolves are beginning life back in the second tier after finishing bottom of the Premier League last season, ending an eight-year stay in the top flight. Under new Portuguese manager César Peixoto, the club is eager to launch an immediate promotion campaign. They have retained a highly talented squad supplemented by experienced arrivals like Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez. Wolves officially opened their competitive season last week with a dominant 3-0 home win over Port Vale in the Carabao Cup first round, featuring goals from Adam Armstrong, Fer López, and André Trindade.
Wolves probable team (3-4-2-1): Daniel Bentley – Kieran Trippier, Yerson Mosquera, Toti Gomes – Rodrigo Gomes, Marshall Munetsi, André Trindade, Hugo Bueno – Fer López, Matheus Mane – Adam Armstrong
Blackburn:
Blackburn Rovers narrowly escaped relegation last term, finishing 20th in the division. Former boss Tony Mowbray returned to the dugout this summer but faces a difficult challenge due to a lack of squad depth and transfer backing. Despite signing veteran midfielder Sam Morsy and winger Jayden Fevrier, the squad remains light. Rovers managed to start their season with a late 2-1 comeback victory away at Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup, thanks to goals from Andri Gudjohnsen and Fevrier.
Blackburn probable team (4-2-3-1): Balázs Tóth – GomesRyan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Harry Pickering – Adam Forshaw, Sidnei Tavares (or Sam Morsy) – Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, Jayden Fevrier – Andri Gudjohnsen (or Yuki Ohashi)
Wolves vs Blackburn head to head matches
09.02.25 FAC Blackburn vs Wolves 0:2
22.04.17 CHA Wolves vs Blackburn 0:0
29.10.16 CHA Blackburn vs Wolves 1:1
09.04.16 CHA Wolves vs Blackburn 0:0
08.08.15 CHA Blackburn vs Wolves 1:2
* Our advice is: Wolves WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.55
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!
