Wolves vs Blackburn bet builder [10/1]

English club football is back, with Wolves hoping they show no symptoms of a relegation hangover as they take on Blackburn in the opening game of the Championship season. Here is our Wolves vs Blackburn bet builder for the second tier’s curtain-raiser.

Our Wolves vs Blackburn bet builder selections

Our three selections are all available at the three sportsbooks in the table below. While one bookie may not have the best odds for each individual selection, only one can provide the best combined odds. Look out for bookies which offer free bet builders as part of their welcome package. 

Raúl Jimenez to score anytime

Wolves endured a miserable Premier League campaign, finishing bottom with just three wins. Preparations for the Championship began months before their fate was mathematically sealed and the signing of former hero Raúl Jimenez was a welcome tonic for the long-suffering Wolves fans. 

He returns to the Black Country having led the line for Mexico at the World Cup, and the price of around even money on him to score anytime against a Championship side tipped to struggle represents great value.

Balázs Tóth to make 4+ saves

I’m expecting the Blackburn goalkeeper to be kept busy. Wolves have a number of playmakers and strikers who aren’t afraid to pull the trigger, including Jimenez, Adam Armstrong, Matheus Mané and Hwang Hee-chan. Kieran Trippier is also a master at striking a dead ball. I’d expect most of the goalmouth action to come at this end, with Wolves registering plenty more shots than the visitors.

Todd Cantwell to have a shot on target

With that in mind, one of the few players who can make something happen for Rovers is former Norwich and Rangers playmaker Todd Cantwell. His teammates will be looking for him to provide an out ball, and he is more than willing to take a shot on from distance too. He also registered an assist in their Carabao Cup win at Burton Albion last weekend.

Back our three-leg bet builder at 10/1 with bet365

Best Wolves vs Blackburn bet builder odds comparison

While other sportsbooks, including Paddy Power and Sky Bet, offer slightly better odds on the Tóth saves leg, bet365 provides by far the best value when adding all three legs together.

Stats & news that matter for your Wolves vs Blackburn bet

Here are a few numbers from last season to bear in mind when backing these three legs in tonight’s Wolves vs Blackburn game.

• Blackburn ‘keeper saves per 90: Balász Tóth recorded an average of 2.9 saves per 90 last season. Going up against a powerful relegated Premier League side, we’re expecting a slight uptick on that here.
• Blackburn ‘keeper total saves: This too is worth knowing when considering the keeper saves leg – Tóth made 97 last season.
• Todd Cantwell’s shots on target per 90: Cantwell recorded the joint third-highest for Blackburn in this category last season, averaging 0.6 shots on target last season – with 30.4% of his total shots being on target.

Wolves vs Blackburn match details

• Date: Friday 14th August 2026
• Time: 8pm
• Stadium: Molineux
• League/Tournament: EFL Championship
• TV/Streaming: Sky Sports

About the author

Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.

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