Both West Brom and Sheffield United are separated by just one place in the Championship table as they prepare to face off at the Hawthorns on Friday night. Indeed, a positive string of results for the Blades has seen them close the gap on their opponents to just two points, and a win would see them leapfrog the Baggies.
Meanwhile, West Brom have lost their last two games, but both were away from home. Nonetheless, we are expecting an intriguing battle when these two teams meet in the Midlands.
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- West Brom are unbeaten in six home league games.
- United are unbeaten in six league matches, winning four of them.
- United are also unbeaten in the last four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: West Brom 2-2 Sheffield United
United are in better form at the moment, but West Brom have been strong at home recently. Given their close proximity in the table too, we feel that both sides could claim a point each.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Brom favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, West Brom are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and a United win can still be backed at over 30%, suggesting that this could be a tight match to call.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Championship predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: United on four-game unbeaten streak
United are unbeaten in the previous four meetings, winning twice. However, both league fixtures last season ended in draws, and so we could see a familiar pattern emerge.
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West Brom preview: No fresh concerns
West Brom have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions ahead of this clash. Toby Collyer and Jed Wallace are still on the treatment table.
Predicted lineup: Griffiths (GK); Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Styles; Molumby, Mowatt; Johnston, Price, Grant & Heggebo
Last five results:
- Southampton 3-2 West Brom
- QPR 3-1 West Brom
- West Brom 3-2 Swansea
- West Brom 1-1 Birmingham
- Coventry 3-2 West Brom
Sheffield United preview: Chong a doubt
Tahith Chong is a doubt for United through injury. Both Tom Davies and Ben Godfrey are definitely ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Cooper (GK); Seriki, Tanganga, Mee, McCallum; Peck, Riedewald; Brooks, O'Hare; Cannon & Campbell
Last five results:
- Sheffield United 1-1 Norwich
- Sheffield United 4-0 Stoke
- Leicester 2-3 Sheffield United
- Sheffield United 3-0 Portsmouth
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Sheffield United
Player to watch: Aune Heggebo
Aune Heggebo has hit a great patch of form having scored a total of six goals in his last six appearances for West Brom. United will have to be especially wary of the Norwegian striker, who will certainly pose a threat to them at the Hawthorns.