Wolves v Blackburn Prediction: Wolves Fancied For Easy Win

William Hill News preview the EFL Championship clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers, with betting tips and a score prediction on Friday’s fixture at Molineux.

Our vivacious EFL Championship returns this weekend for another season of unbridled thrills and spills.

Those three clubs relegated from the Premier League – West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers – are already attracting intense football betting interest reflecting associated parachute payments. Nevertheless, plenty of other teams will fancy their chances, especially since the number of slots for competing in the Play-Offs expands to six.

Let’s take a look at the best Championship betting picks for opening weekend.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers Odds:

• Wolves – 11/20
• Draw – 29/10
• Blackburn – 9/2

Without further ado, Tony Incenzo gets stuck into Friday’s contest – starting with the hosts, who are looking to bounce back and secure promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers

• Kick-off: 8pm
• Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers preview

• Final position 2025/26: 20th (bottom) in the Premier League

Relegation sufferers Wolves parted company with boss Rob Edwards and his coaching team on 11th June. Cesar Peixoto from Portugal filled the vacant position four days later. Also boosted by the return of legendary striker Raul Jimenez at Molineux where he previously excelled between 2018 and 2023. In this summer’s World Cup, Jimenez scored three goals in four appearances for joint-hosts Mexico incorporating a crisp penalty in their 3-2 defeat against England at the Azteca Stadium.

Blackburn Rovers preview

• Final position 2025/26: 20th

Rovers avoided relegation by five points last season. Tony Mowbray resumed duties in the Blackburn dug out on 5th June having previously managed them between February 2017 and May 2022. Even considering his vast managerial experience at Championship level though, I reckon Mowbray has his work cut out to improve matters at Ewood Park. Free agent former Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy joined on Monday via a one year contract.

Wolves v Blackburn score prediction: Wolves whip it up 4-1.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*