Blackburn Rovers - West Bromwich Albion

Both teams are low-scoring sides in the bottom half with depleted attacks, and Blackburn's terrible home record (0.9 goals/game at home) combined with WBA's poor away scoring (0.85 goals/game away) strongly supports under 2.5 goals.

Blackburn's chronically low home scoring (0.9/game) is compounded by the loss of their three main attacking options to injury, making it very difficult for them to score more than once against a WBA side that has shown improved defensive structure under Morrison.

Blackburn's home record is among the worst in the Championship (only 4 wins in 20), their massive injury crisis strips them of attacking options, and WBA's recent five-game unbeaten run under Morrison suggests enough resilience to avoid defeat.

The combined corner average of both teams sits just under 10, and with Blackburn's low possession and limited attacking resources from injuries, neither side is likely to generate sustained pressure in the final third to push corners above 10.5.

The combined shots on target average of 6.8 is significantly below the 8.5 line, and Blackburn's depleted attack and low possession mean they are unlikely to generate enough quality chances to push the total over.

With a combined yellow card average of 3.8 per match, both teams committing 10+ fouls regularly, and the heightened intensity of a relegation battle between two sides separated by just 2 points, the card count is likely to exceed 3.5.

Both teams have shown ability to shut out opponents recently, WBA's dire away scoring (0.85 goals/game on the road) and Blackburn's depleted attack from injuries to three forwards make it likely at least one side fails to score.

Blackburn's first-half output is extremely low (0.4 goals and 0.4 conceded) and 80% of their recent matches saw goalless first halves, suggesting both teams are cautious early on -- a pattern reinforced by relegation pressure where neither side will want to expose themselves.

Both sides are evenly matched on points and in poor form, Blackburn's home weakness (4W in 20) cancels WBA's away weakness (4W in 20), and with both managers in interim/temporary roles the tactical setup favors caution in a relegation six-pointer.