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West Bromwich Albion will take on Burnley on Sunday, 23 August, with both teams looking to build on their positive opening-weekend results.
West Brom picked up all three points from their trip to Carrow Road, while Burnley came from two goals down to rescue a point against West Ham.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
West Brom vs Burnley key stats
- West Brom have won four of their last six competitive matches.
- Burnley have failed to win any of their last 21 matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in four of West Brom's last five matches.
West Brom vs Burnley preview: Baggies to make it two from two
West Brom vs Burnley— Tale of the Tape
| West Brom | vs | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 9th |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Goals For | 2 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
While West Brom rode their luck at times last weekend, picking up three points from an away trip to Norwich is the kind of result that can go a long way in a promotion race.
While we are still no wiser on where teams may end up this season in the second tier, there is some evidence to suggest the Baggies are going to be a force to be reckoned with this season.
They ended last season strongly, losing just one of their last 11 matches, and have carried that form into pre-season. Including friendlies, James Morrison's side have now won six in a row.
For the match against Burnley, Morrison will controversially be without Aune Heggebo, who has been handed a two-match suspension for ‘deceiving officials'. The charge related to his goal against Norwich, where Heggebo bundled the ball over the line with his arm, seemingly unintentionally, such was the speed of the cross.
Barney Stewart is expected to come in for Heggebo, with Ousmane Diakite also a doubt after going down with an injury against Norwich.
As for Burnley, they will feel they got out of jail last week, when they came from behind late on to earn themselves a point against West Ham.
The Clarets were second-best for much of the afternoon, but two late goals from Zian Flemming should mean they come into this match with a spring in their steps.
There is said to be interest in Flemming from the Premier League, but manager Nicky Hayen will be desperate to keep hold of the Dutchman, with the Clarets determined to bounce back immediately to the Premier League.
In terms of injuries this weekend, Hayen is without Josh Cullen and Connor Roberts.
West Brom vs Burnley form guide & betting tips
| West Brom | vs | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
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Form | LDLWD |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 9th |
| 2 | Goals For | 2 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
W |
Form (Championship) | D |
Whispers predicts: West Brom 2-1 Burnley
West Brom's recent form makes them the most in-form team in the Championship. West Brom to win has been best priced at 7/4.
Both teams have scored in three of the last four H2H meetings between these two sides. BTTS has been priced at 4/5.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has scored six goals across his last five appearances for West Brom. Morgan to score anytime has been priced at 9/4.
> West Brom to win at 7/4 (2.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Morgan to score anytime at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Possible