West Brom vs Bristol City Predictions, Tips and Odds: Can Baggies consolidate in playoff spots?
West Brom will look to strengthen their place in the Championship playoff spots when they host Bristol City this weekend.
West Brom vs Bristol City predictions
West Brom vs Bristol City: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Bookmaker odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 21/20 with Bet UK |
| Correct Score | West Brom 3-1 Bristol City | 16/1 with QuinnBet |
| First Goalscorer | Michael Johnston | 8/1 with Bet365 |
The stats behind our West Brom vs Bristol City predictions:
- West Brom are without a clean sheet in each of their last four Championship matches, despite going unbeaten during that time.
- Bristol City kept a shutout in their 1-0 win against Swansea last week, but that only ended a run of nine straight games without one across all competitions.
- Michael Johnston has scored West Brom’s first goal of the game in each of their last three matches.
Can West Brom consolidate their place in the promotion playoffs?
Though their bouncing between divisions has slowed somewhat in recent years, West Brom are still known as the ultimate yoyo team and this season, they’re doing their best to ‘yo’ back up into the top flight.
The Baggies are currently enjoying a run of just one defeat in their last nine Championship matches to sit fifth in the table, opening up a five-point gap between themselves and Hull in seventh.
That is by no means an unassailable lead and with so much football still to play, West Brom must keep standards high to book their place in the playoffs.
However, Hull aren’t in action again until the 29th of March, meaning a win here would extend their lead over the Tigers to eight points, which would certainly score a huge mental victory over their rivals.
West Brom vs Bristol City match tip
West Brom to win the first half @ 6/4 with Boylesports
Five of West Brom’s last six home Championship goals have come in the first half of matches, while they’ve kept a first-half clean sheet in five of their last six home league games.
West Brom vs Bristol City odds
Currently enjoying a strong run of form and holding home advantage, West Brom are the firm favourites for this match. Bristol City did end their losing run against Swansea last time out, but things haven’t exactly been smooth for them in recent months.
West Brom vs Bristol City team news
West Brom team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Conor Townsend, Daryl Dike, Josh Maja, Matthew Phillips | – |
Conor Townsend, Daryl Dike, Josh Maja and Matthew Phillips all remain sidelined for the Baggies this weekend.
Top Scorer: Brandon Thomas-Asante (9)
Card Magnet: Darnell Furlong (9)
Assist Ace: Alex Mowatt, Jed Wallace, Grady Diangana (5)
Bristol City team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Ayman Benarous, Robert Atkinson, Samuel Bell | Matthew James |
Matthew James is closing on a return to fitness and could feature in the squad here, but Ayman Benarous and Samuel Bell are still sidelined for Bristol City.
Top Scorer: Tommy Conway (7)
Card Magnet: Cameron Pring (8)
Assist Ace: Joe Williams (5)
How to watch West Brom vs Bristol City Live
West Brom vs Bristol City kicks off on Saturday at 3pm (UK time) and will not be broadcast live in the United Kingdom.
West Brom vs Bristol City head-to-head
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- 19/03/22 – Bristol City 2-2 West Brom – Championship
Bristol City have a strong recent record against West Brom, so will head to the Hawthorns with a level of confidence despite the form book favouring the home side.
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