Verdict: Sheffield United double chance
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two sides who have their sights set on securing a Premier League return, West Brom and Sheffield United will meet at the Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon.
West Brom
Starting with the hosts, suffering a second-half collapse away at Preston last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at Deepdale, West Brom are desperately seeking a much-needed boost. Although Carlos Corberan’s men might still find themselves pencilled in as a leading play-off contender this season, the former Huddersfield boss has seen his squad play out a draw in nine of their previous 10 Championship appearances. Likewise, recording just a single victory since the end of September, the Baggies should also be concerned by their extended issues on home soil. In fact, West Brom have failed to win any of their last five consecutive showdowns at the Hawthorns. Watching their play-off dreams take a real dent over the past couple of months, Corberan’s side will have plenty of pressure on their shoulders here.
West Brom Team News
Still dealing with a recent injury issue, West Brom will once again be without Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance this season, USA international Daryl Dike remains on the sidelines with a long-term Achilles tendon injury.
Finding the net away at Preston last weekend and recording two goals in his previous four Championship appearances, Karlan Grant will partner Josh Maja in attack. Arriving from Everton on a season-long loan switch, Mason Holgate will start at the heart of Corberan’s defence.
Sheffield United
As for the visitors, while Sheffield United might have might have suffered play-off heartbreak last season, the Blades are pencilled in as a leading promotion contender this time around. Last seen putting in another rugged performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Sunderland, Chris Wilder’s men should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Heading into November’s international break with another 1-0 win against bitter local rivals Sheffield Wednesday, Sunday’s guests are enjoying what has become a real purple patch. Including a 3-0 romp against Oxford United last week, Wilder’s side have claimed 19 points from their previous seven Championship showdowns. Landing a 2-0 victory when they last met the Baggies back in April of last year, United will be seeking a repeat performance this weekend.
Sheffield United Team News
Shown a first-half red card against Sunderland last weekend, Leicester loanee Harry Souttar will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, still dealing with a recent calf issue, Wales international Kieffer Moore remains a major doubt on Sunday afternoon.
Bagging the winner at Bramall Lane last week and recently returning from a muscle injury, former Everton midfielder Tom Davies could make a first Championship start of the season. Notching five goals in his previous seven appearances, ex-Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell will spearhead Wilder’s attack.
West Brom vs Sheffield United Key Factors to Consider
- When West Brom and Sheffield United last met in April 2023, the Blades collected a 2-0 win at Bramall Lane.
- Sunday’s guests have collected 19 points from their previous seven Championship appearances.
- Likewise, Sheffield United have claimed seven points from their last three showdowns away from Bramall Lane.
- West Brom have remarkably played out a stalemate in nine of their last 10 Championship appearances.
- Tyrese Campbell has recorded five goals in his previous seven Championship appearances.
Conclusion
Embarking on what has become a real Championship romp, Sheffield United will be looking to lay down another marker here. Collecting 19 points from their previous seven appearances, the Blades are riding a major wave of momentum. Tipped as a leading promotion contender this weekend, Wilder’s side should also be excited by their most recent showdown against Sunday’s hosts. Claiming a 2-0 win when they welcomed West Brom to Bramall Lane last year, they will be looking to cash in on a Baggies squad that find themselves at the heart of a real struggle. With Corberan’s camp remarkably picking up just a sole Championship strike since the end of September, we are backing an away double chance at the Hawthorns.
Verdict: Sheffield United double chance
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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