West Bromwich Albion plays host to Blackpool on Tuesday evening, looking for the victory to move them off the bottom of the Championship standings with kickoff at 11 pm.
West Brom appointed Carlos Corberan as their new head coach in October, who was expected to reverse the club’s fortunes after successive disappointing seasons.
However, West Brom again underperformed and were two goals down at half-time against Sheffield United, who ensured their hosts remained on two wins from 17 Championship fixtures during 2022-23.
Although there is the expectation that the Baggies will eventually move out of trouble and climb up the table, they now sit in last place with only 18 games left to play and as many as five points adrift of 20th-placed Wigan Athletic. This indicates that they could get cut adrift if they continue to struggle for victories.
Blackpool has recently become one of the second tier’s most entertaining teams. The Seasiders’ entertaining play comes at an opportune time, as Blackpool’s last five matches have featured 23 goals, including 10 points collected from a possible 15.
Blackpool’s latest success came at Coventry, where Gary Madine and Jerry Yates each scored to overturn a half-time deficit and secure a 2-1 win for the home side.
West Brom vs. Blackpool Head to Head
Both sides have eight games against each other, with the hosts taking five wins while the visitors with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- West Brom 0-2 Sheffield United
- Millwall 2-1 West Brom
- West Brom 0-2 Bristol
- West Brom 0-0 Luton
Away
- Coventry 1-2 Blackpool
- Blackpool 4-2 Preston
- Blackpool 1-3 Hull
- Sheffield Utd 3-3 Blackpool
West Brom Team News
Corberan will have to change his West Brom starting lineup for their match against Liverpool. John Swift or Jayson Molumby should come into the midfield, while Brandon Thomas-Asante appears to be in line to return down the centre of the attack.
Blackpool Team News
Appleton fielded the same starting eleven for Blackpool’s win at Coventry and may not make any changes for the visit of Sheffield United. Dominic Thompson and Theo Corbeanu are alternatives at left-back and on the flank if Appleton wishes to freshen up his team.
Prediction and Odds
Blackpool is playing with freedom which makes them a threat to anyone in the division. We predict that they will win by a narrow margin.
- Away Win
- Both Teams to Score
- First Half: 0-0
