West Bromwich will continue their battle for survival in the Premier League as they take on struggling Crystal Palace. The match schedules for Saturday afternoon at Selhurst Park, with kickoff at 6 pm.
The Baggies are currently 19th on the table, eight points from the safety to the 17th position, while Palace occupies the 13th spot. The side is currently eight points off the relegation zone.
Palace’s three-match unbeaten streak came to an end after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspurs. The defeat leaves the side at 13th in the table on 34 points. The Eagles have no relegation fears with eight points above the red line.
Only four points separate them from 10th placed Arsenal, and they will be favorites heading into Saturday’s clash on home soil. Consistency remains a major headache for Roy Hodgson, winning four games, drawing five, and losing five of their 14 league games at home.
The capital outfit will be taking on a West Brom side with the second-worst in the division. However, they recorded a triumph with a 5-1 victory over the Baggies at the Hawthorns earlier this season.
West Brom continues their bid to make it above the red line, with last weekend’s goalless draw at home to Newcastle United, leaving them firmly in 19th position. With their next match against Chelsea, it represents a must-win contest for them.
Crystal Palace vs. West Brom Head to Head
Both sides have 18 games against each other, with Crystal Palace taking home nine wins while West Brom with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Tottenham 4-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester United
Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
Brighton 1-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 0-3 Burnley
Away
West Brom 0-0 Newcastle
West Brom 0-1 Everton
Bromwich 1-0 Brighton
Burnley 0-0 West Brom
West Brom 1-1 Man United
Crystal Palace Team News
Hodgson continues without Mamadou Sakho, James McCarthy, James Tomkins, James McArthur, Wayne Hennessey, Nathan Ferguson, Tyrick Mitchell, and Nathaniel Clyne. After coming off the bench last time against Tottenham, Wilfred Zaha is fit to start.
West Brom Team News
Sam Allardyce will contest Kieran Gibbs’ unavailability but remains with a full-fit squad to choose from at Selhurst Park. Robert Snodgrass is pushing for a recall to the starting team.
Prediction and Odds
Both sides come from disappointing results, thus making up for their recent results, thus making a tough call.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Under 2.5