The Championship season its about to get underway as Wolves take on Blackburn at The Molineux.
Wolves vs BlackburnSee All Odds
The Championship returns to Molineux on Friday night as Wolverhampton Wanderers begin their promotion push against Blackburn Rovers. Wolves will be looking to build on last weekend’s comfortable EFL Cup victory over Port Vale, with Cesar Peixoto’s side having shown promising defensive solidity throughout pre-season.
The hosts face a Blackburn team arriving with some confidence after overturning a deficit to beat Burton Albion in their cup opener. Tony Mowbray will hope to have turned things around this summer at Ewood Park after finising in a relegation battle last season. The addition of experienced midfielder Sam Morsy in a boost - providing further strength in the middle of the pitch.
Wolves vs Blackburn Best Bet
Both Teams to Score – No
Best price: 1/1 with Sky bet.
Wolves look far too solid defensively for this Blackburn side. They conceded in only one pre-season friendly, and that came against a strong Real Sociedad team. The core of the defence remains intact, with Yerson Mosquera, Hugo Bueno and Toti Gomes retained, while Kieran Trippier adds further quality and experience.
Blackburn finished last season with the second-fewest goals scored in the Championship, so creating chances against a defence of this calibre looks a difficult task. Wolves should control territory and possession for long periods, making a Blackburn goal hard to envisage.
Who Is the Betting Favourite in Wolves vs Blackburn?
Wolves are the clear favourites heading into the match, with the home side priced around 4/7 to win.
Wolves vs Blackburn Bet Builder Tips
Matheus Mane – 3+ Shots
There is plenty of excitement around Matheus Mane after his breakthrough appearances in the Premier League last season. He brought a direct, fearless and pacey edge to the Wolves attack that was often missing.
Despite playing in a Wolves side that struggled for possession and attacking opportunities, he still averaged 2.16 shots per game in the Premier League. The Championship should provide a much more favourable environment, with Wolves expected to dominate matches.
Mane played 71 minutes against Port Vale in the EFL Cup and produced four shots. Operating behind Adam Armstrong, he faces a Blackburn defence that conceded the second-most goals in the Championship last season and has not significantly strengthened over the summer.
Blackburn also allowed 16 shots against League One side Burton Albion in the EFL Cup.
Adam Armstrong to Score Anytime
Armstrong has an outstanding Championship scoring record, with 35 goals in 78 Championship appearances for Southampton across the 2023/24 and 2025/26 seasons.
He scored against Port Vale and registered three shots in that match. Given the quality of service around him and Blackburn’s defensive vulnerabilities, he looks a strong anytime goalscorer option.
Wolves to Win
Wolves appear well positioned to make an immediate push for promotion. Their squad contains significantly more quality than most Championship teams, and they have added experienced players such as Raúl Jiménez and Kieran Trippier without losing many key figures.
Blackburn avoided relegation by only five points last season and have not convincingly addressed the issues that left them in that position.
Wolves began the campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Port Vale in the Carabao Cup, while Blackburn needed a comeback to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Burton Albion. The gap in quality between the squads is substantial, and Wolves should have too much for Rovers at Molineux.
Wolves vs Blackburn Yellow Card Tip
Only Derby County (109) and Hull City (115) received more yellow cards in the Championship last season than Blackburn, who collected 100 bookings (2.17 per game).
Any team travelling to Molineux this season is likely to spend long periods without the ball, which increases the likelihood of tactical fouls and bookings.
Todd Cantwell was booked 10 times in the Championship last season and stands out as a strong card candidate. He is expected to operate in midfield, where he will frequently encounter Matheus Mane, who likes to drop deep and carry the ball. Mane drew 2.11 fouls per 90 minutes last season, while André drew 1.35 fouls per 90.
With Wolves likely to dominate possession, Cantwell could easily become frustrated and be forced into a foul that results in a booking.
