Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham predictions: Scott Parker backed for first win in ‘entertaining contest’

Writers at The72 have backed Scott Parker to secure his first victory as West Ham United manager against Blackburn Rovers. Writers Charlie Hodgson and James Ray both predicted a 2-1 win for West Ham in the upcoming Championship clash at Ewood Park. West Ham sit eighth in the table with 23 points, while Tony Mowbray's Blackburn side are 14th with 18 points.

The preview highlights key individual talents on both sides, including West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, who has seven goals and seven assists this season. For Blackburn, forward Andri Gudjohnsen enters the contest with nine league goals. Both analysts expect West Ham's superior midfield and attacking quality to overcome Blackburn despite the visitors' recent defensive struggles.