Just two points separate West Brom in sixth and their guests on Saturday Sheffield Wednesday who occupy tenth spot in the Championship table and we're expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the pair.
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West Brom vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- West Brom have only managed to win one of their last six matches in league and cup.
- The Baggies have failed to beat Sheff Wed in each of the pair's last two encounters.
- Both teams have scored in five of the hosts' last six matches.
- Four of the Owls' last six fixtures have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: West Brom 1-1 Sheff Utd
Sheffield Wednesday might head into this game as the underdogs but the Owls have only lost one of their last six matches, four of which ended in draws after 90 minutes, so you can see why we're backing a 1-1 draw this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the Baggies
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
West Brom are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 46.5% but we can see the visitors getting something out of this match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: West Brom edge it
Saturday's hosts have won three and lost two of their last five meetings with Sheff Wed, but it was the Owls that secured a 3-2 win when the pair met in Sheffield back in September.
England Championship 28/09/24
Sheff Wed
West Brom
England Championship 27/04/24
Sheff Wed
West Brom
England Championship 03/10/23
West Brom
Sheff Wed
England Championship 01/07/20
Sheff Wed
West Brom
England Championship 23/11/19
West Brom
Sheff Wed
West Brom preview: Just one win in last six in all comps
West Brom made the trip to struggling Plymouth last weekend where despite taking the lead in the 74th minute via Jayson Molumby, the Baggies ended up losing the game.
Plymouth equalised from the penalty spot in the 77th minute and scored a winner two minutes from time to stun the travelling West Brom fans.
Defender Semi Ajayi and top scorer Josh Maja look set to miss this weekend's clash with Sheffield Wednesday through injury.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Holgate, Furlong, Heggem, Wallace, Swift, Mowatt, Diangana, Styles, Fellows & Johnston
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Luton
3
West Brom
5
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Cardiff
0
West Brom
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Derby
3
West Brom
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Coventry
2
West Brom
0
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Watford
1
West Brom
2
Sheff Wed preview: Only beaten in two of their last six
The Owls welcomed Luton Town to Hillsborough on Saturday but went in at the break a goal down after the Hatters took the lead just after the half-hour mark.
The hosts introduced Michael Smith for the second half and the striker earned his side a share of the spoils when he converted a spot kick on teh hour mark.
Defender Dominic Iorfa could miss out on Saturday due to a hamstring injury.
Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Ihiekwe, Lowe, Valery, Bernard, Bannan, Windass, Charles, Paterson, Lowe & Gassama
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Watford
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Portsmouth
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
1
Sheff Wed
2
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Stoke
2
Sheff Wed
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
1
Sheff Wed
0
Player to watch: Michael Smith
Michael Smith has made the majority of his appearances in the Championship this season from the bench but that hasn't stopped the striker chipping in with seven goals.
The 33-year-old forward has scored in each of his last two Championship games and you wouldn't bet against the former Rotherham United man adding to his goal tally this weekend at The Hawthorns.
Will Smith strike again on Saturday?
Josh Windass might be the Owls top scorer this season and will probably get the nod to start this weekend ahead of Smith but the veteran is in good form right now and will cause problems for the West Brom defence.