After leaders Leeds United secured a ticket to the Premier League, side West Brom could be on their way this Wednesday to secure automatic promotion. The last hurdle for the side will be in the form of QPR at the West Brom Stadium. The match kickoff schedules at 9:30 pm.
West Brom could possibly be on their way to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League this Wednesday. This is in case the side can pull off a home win against QPR. West Brom currently sits second on the table but face heated competition for the top spot.
The side is currently one point behind Brentford and two points behind side Fulham. Their rivals are facing far less inferior sides on the last day of the championship. The promotion is left on the hands of West Brom.
The road for automatic promotion for West Brom was hit with a large blow after a 2-1 loss to Huddersfield. The win secured the Terrier’s survival in the league before the Danny Cowley’s surprise dismal.
A late goal by on-loan Emile Smith Rowe was enough to seal the deal and secures the side stay on top. Slaven Bilic admitted to the pressure for the side following the surprising defeat at the John Smith Stadium.
West Brom vs. QPR Head to Head
Both sides have 17 games against each other, with West Brom taking home nine wins against four wins by QPR. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
West Brom
Huddersfield 2-1 West Brom
West Brom 0-0 Fulham
Blackburn Rovers 1-1 West Brom
West Brom 2-0 Derby County
West Brom 4-2 Hull City
Queen Park Rangers
QPR 4-3 Millwall
Luton Town 1-1 QPR
QPR 0-3 Sheffield Wednesday
Wigan 1-0 QPR
Middlesbrough 0-1 QPR
West Brom Team News
The only injury woe at the camp is Kieran Gibbs suffering from a hamstring injury. Following the shocking result at John Smith Stadium, Bilic will be looking to reshuffle the squad ahead of the clash. A player that is knocking on Bilic’s doors is Filip Krovinovic.
QPR Team News
The future for youngster Bright Osayi-Samuel seems to come to an end for the side with a possible move to Club Brugge. Samuel did not feature in their last encounter against Millwall but sets to make his final appearance for the side. Jordan Hugill contends for a starting lineup with injury woes still a significant doubt.
Prediction and Odds
We expect West Brom to go guns blazing with automatic promotion in their grasp. However, QPR poses a threat.
West Brom Win
Goals Under 2.5
First to Score: Home
