EPL Week 16: Blackburn vs. West Bromich Albion and 5 Money-Making Tips

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The 2011 season hasn't been the best for either of these clubs and if you're a supporter, it probably hasn't been the best of seasons for you either.

Both sit in the bottom six places on the ladder—Blackburn firmly in the relegation zone on 10 points from 15 games, with WBA sitting in 15th place with 15 points.

With valuable points on the line in this one, and both teams thinking they should be able to win it, this one could get interesting and whether you're a die-hard supporter or just a casual observer, here are five hot-to-trot money-making tips that are sure to make this game even greater for you.

1. Both Teams to Score

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Both sides have appalling defensive records coming in to this one.

Blackburn have conceded 34 goals from 15 games, and West Brom have let in 25 from theirs. In fact, the Rovers have conceded in every single one of their games, and have let in 15 goals at home, at an average of 2.14 goals against per game.

Meanwhile, West Brom have conceded in their last seven games, and Blackburn has enough offensive talent to score in this one.

Both teams to score looks like easy money.

2. Time of First Goal: 0-15 Minutes

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In the first 15 minutes of play, West Bromich Albion have scored six and let in three, in just 15 games. Seventy-one percent of their goals are coming in the first half.

Whilst Blackburn have only conceded four goals in the opening 15 minutes, they are vulnerable early, and WBA will be pressing hard for an early goal.

The time of the first goal at 0-15 minutes should provide some excellent value.

3. Half-Time Correct Score: 1-1 Draw

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As mentioned before, 71 percent of West Brom's goals are coming in the first half and they've also conceded over 60 percent of their goals against in the first half.

Blackburn has an excellent second-period record, and have scored more goals in the 15-30 minute mark than any other period of the game. In this same period, West Brom have conceded eight goals—more for them than any other period in the match.

Both teams look set to explode early and with the lack of defense and ability to have early goals, 1-1 draw at half time looks like excellent value.

Alternatively, you could back the over 1.5 goals at halftime if you liked.

4. Over 2.5 Total Goals

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Both sides have had over 80 percent of their games go over 1.5 goals, and 73 percent of Blackburn's games and West Brom's games have had a total of over 2.5 goals.

With both sides having the ability to score (and let in) early and cheap goals, the over 2.5 goals looks like a safe option in this one.

5. Yakubu to Score at Any Time

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Yakubu has been in excellent form this year, netting home nine goals from the first 15 matches of the year, including six goals at home.

Against a relatively fragile WBA defensive unit, Yakubu could prove a handful for the defenders.

West Brom have also conceded the league's highest number of penalties, with five already this year—and Yakubu will be the penalty-taker for the Rovers, as he's netted home two penalties already this season.

You could push for a little more and take Yakubu for the first goalscorer, but the value at him scoring any time still looks like an excellent price and some relatively easy money.

 

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