With the 2026/27 Championship campaign officially getting underway on Friday night, Wolves will welcome Blackburn to Molineux.

With Europe’s elite set to make their respective returns over the next week, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.

Verdict: Wolves win

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: BetUS

Wolves

Starting with the hosts, finishing rock-bottom of the Premier League standings last season as they relinquished their top-flight status with a whimper, Wolves are getting a new era underway on Friday night. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure last week as they cruised their way to a routine 3-0 victory at home against Port Vale, Cesar Peixoto’s camp will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Officially getting the 2026/27 campaign underway this weekend, the Midlands-based outfit have their sights fixed on securing an immediate Premier League return this season. Signing off their summer preparations with another 3-0 win against Spanish outfit Racing Santander and with the mood in their camp appearing to be at a current high, Wolves have found a clinical edge in the final third over the past fortnight.

Wolves Team News

Completing a free transfer to Molineux this summer after leaving Newcastle, former England International Kieran Trippier will lead Wolves out on Friday night. Likewise, making an emotional return to the Midlands back in June, veteran marksman Raul Jimenez will play some part this weekend.

Finding the net against Port Vale last week and bagging a maiden strike of the 2026/27 campaign, Adam Armstrong will spearhead Wolves’ attack. Portuguese shot-stopper Jose Sa will start between the sticks here.

Blackburn Rovers

As for the visitors, while Blackburn might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their Championship status, the Rovers endured a nightmare campaign at Ewood Park. With many around Lancashire fearing that their side could be at the heart of another relegation scrap this year, Tony Mowbray’s men couldn’t have asked for a tougher examination when they open up the new campaign at Molineux on Friday night. Along with signing off last season with a downbeat 1-0 loss at home against an already-relegated Leicester, Blackburn could only muster a trio of wins from any of their final 13 Championship appearances – a run that stemmed all the way back to February 20th.

Blackburn Rovers Team News

Completing a free switch from Championship rivals Bristol City this summer, experienced midfielder Sam Morsy should start in the middle of the park on Friday night. The Egyptian international could be partnered alongside fellow new recruit Moussa Baradji.

19-year-old academy graduate Tom Atcheson will start at the heart of Mowbray’s defence this weekend. Former Vitesse star Sondre Tronstad remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee injury and won’t play any part here.

Wolves vs Blackburn Key Factors to Consider

• When Wolves and Blackburn last met back in February 2025 for an FA Cup showdown, Friday’s hosts claimed a 2-1 victory at Ewood Park.
• Extending on from their summer preparations, Wolves have lost just one of their previous five matchups in the Midlands.
• The Rovers could only muster a trio of wins from any of their final 13 Championship appearances – a run that stemmed all the way back to February 20th.
• Blackburn failed to register more than a single strike in seven of their final eight Championship showdowns last season.
• Five of the last six matchups between Wolves and Blackburn have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

With their sights set on booking an immediate Premier League return this season, Wolves will be desperate to open up the 2026/27 campaign with an immediate flurry in the Midlands. Clinching a 2-0 FA Cup victory when they travelled to Ewood Park back in February 2025, Friday’s hosts are almost universally regarded as a standout promotion contender this year. Meeting a Blackburn squad who limped their way over the finishing line back in May and fearing that they could be at the heart of another relegation scrap this season, we are backing a home victory at Molineux.

Verdict: Wolves win

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: BetUS