The bid for promotion to the Premier League gets heated up for West Brom this weekend when they take on Bristol City. The match is scheduled for Saturday at the Hawthorns with kickoff at 5 pm.
When West Brom has dropped into the championship table’s third position, Bristol City has dropped into 16th place after their dramatic loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
It was reasonable to expect West Brom to earn a promotion back to the Premier League without leaving the top two.
Despite the apparent lack of form on their part, Valerien Ismael’s side has won just three of their previous eight matches, and they’ve lost to two of their previous three away games.
The Baggies’ attack has looked weak, regardless of the front three Ismael selects. Ismael is a very good manager, but he needs the right players.
On the other hand, the Robins were on the brink of ending their near 10-month period without a home win, as they led the in-form side in the division.
Two goals from Lyle Taylor condemned Nigel Pearson’s team to the most demoralising of defeats, extending their winless run at Ashton Gate to 17 games.
Bristol City has now lost several leads against similar opposition on home ground. As a result, they will need to play every game like it’s their last to get good results away from home.
West Brom vs Bristol City Head to Head
Both sides have ten games against each other, with West Brom taking six wins while Bristol City has two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Swansea City 2-1 West Brom
- West Brom 1-0 Birmingham City
- Stoke City 1-0 West Brom
- Cardiff 0-4 West Brom
- West Brom 2-1 QPR
Away
- Bristol City 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Bristol City 0-2 Bournemouth
- Peterborough United 2-3 Bristol City
- Millwall City 1-0 Bristol City
- Bristol City 1-1 Fulham
West Brom Team News
Callum Robinson may lose his place in the West Brom XI for Jordan Hugill despite setting up a goal. Robert Snodgrass could be handed a start in midfield, while Adam Reach could get the nod in his place.
Bristol City Team News
Pearson will almost certainly make alterations after Bristol City failed to hold on against Nottingham Forest. Han-Noah Massengo is available after recovering from an injury, while Callum O’Dowda could nod Nahki Wells.
Prediction and Odds
West Brom needs a performance that will give them confidence and force their opponent to doubt themselves.
- West Brom Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- No Score: Away
