With the hopes of a Premier League return possible for side West Brom, they will be looking to extend their lead against side Bristol City at the Ashton Gate Stadium. The match schedules for 22nd February with kickoff at 18:00 GMT.
West Brom has been on a roll since the start of the season, managing to remain at the top spot all through. Despite a drawing spell for the side, Salven Bilic pulled through all the trials to make for an epic Championship race.
West Brom held on a four-game unbeaten run before a draw at the Hawthorns. Currently, the side holds a three-point lead over side Leeds United which has shown determination to return to the Premier League.
After an intense mid-table run in the championship, Bristol City currently sits in the 7th position. A 1-0 loss to Leeds saw the side fail to secure a chance to move to the top 6 tier clubs in the Championship.
Bristol City vs. West Brom Head to Head
Both sides have nine games between the two sides, with West Brom taking home five wins while Bristol City contends with two wins. Here is a look at their past encounters for both sides:
West Brom 4-1 Bristol City
Bristol City 3-2 West Brom
West Brom 4-2 Bristol City
Bristol City 0-1 West Brom
West Brom 2-2 Bristol City
Bristol City 2-1 West Brom
West Brom 4-1 Bristol City
West Brom 4-1 Bristol City
Bristol City Team News
The Robins were on the end of a sickness spell before their 1-0 loss to Leeds. Lee Johnson has been quick to reveal the state of the camp ahead of their home clash. However, Hungarian midfielder Adam Nagy is back in training after a sickness spell.
On-loan Bristol City defender Bailey Wright sets to spend the rest of the season on the sidelines after picking up an injury. After making a January transfer move from Sunderland to get more game time, the defender was at the heart of the Black Cats defense. After making six appearances for the side, the Australian sustained an injury during their clash with Oxford United.
West Brom Team News
After a successful first season debut, winger Jonathan Leko’s dream was cut short after sustaining an injury. However, the skipper will not make a comeback after being ruled out of the rest of the season.
Prediction and Odds
West Brom will take advantage of the injury woes in the other camp. Given their current form, we expect a high-quality lowkey performance.
West Brom Win
Goals Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score