Prediction: West Bromwich Albion to win 2-0
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
West Bromwich Albion and Rotherham United will lock horns with each other in the Championship this weekend. The match in the second tier of English football will take place at West Brom’s home ground, The Hawthorns, and is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time on Saturday.
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion were playing in the Premier League not so long ago, but they are now in danger of getting relegated from the Championship at the end of the season. The Baggies have fallen from grace, and there is a very good chance that they could end up in League One next season.
The Baggies are 17th in the Championship table at the moment with 26 points from 21 matches. West Brom are only two points above the relegation zone and as many as eight points off the playoffs. It would take a ridiculous turn around of form for West Brom to get into the playoff spots.
But there have been signs that things are changing for the Baggies. West Brom will head into the match against Rotherham United at The Hawthorns in the Championship on the back of a 2-1 victory over Sunderland away from home at the Stadium of Light in the league. It followed wins against Stoke City, Queens Park Rangers and Blackpool in the league.
Team News:
West Bromwich Albion head coach Carlos Corberan is unlikely to make too many changes to the team against Rotherham United at The Hawthorns in the Championship. Alex Palmer will be in goal, with Darnell Furlong, Dara O’Shea, Erik Pieters and Conor Townsend as the back-four. Brandon Thomas-Asante will lead the line for the Baggies.
Rotherham United
Rotherham United finished second in the League One table last season and won automatic promotion to the Championship for the 2022-23 campaign. The Yorkshire club have been expected to be fighting for survival in the Championship this season, but things are going relatively well for them.
Matt Taylor’s side are 18th in the Championship table at the moment with 26 points from 22 matches, two points above the relegation zone. Rotherham are above the links of former Stoke City, Cardiff City, Hull City and Wigan Athletic in the standings, and that shows how good they are doing at then moment.
Rotherham will head into the match against West Bromwich Albion away from home at The Hawthorns in the Championship on the back of a 3-1 defeat to Bristol City at the New York Stadium in the league. It followed a 1-1 draw with Luton Town away from home in the league and a 1-0 victory over high-flying Sheffield United on the road.
Team News:
Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor is unlikely to make too any changes to his team against West Bromwich Albion. Viktor Johansson will stay in goal, while Lee Peltier will be the right-back. Ben Wiles and Chiedozie Ogbene will be the two forwards upfront.
Key Factors to Consider
- West Bromwich Albion have won their last 4 Championship matches.
- West Bromwich Albion have scored 26 goals in 21 Championship games.
- Rotherham United have lost 3 of their last 5 Championship matches.
- Rotherham United have conceded 29 goals in 22 Championship games.
- West Bromwich Albion have conceded 25 goals in 22 Championship matches.
Conclusion
Rotherham United are not having the best of times at the moment, and the fact that they are the visiting team will enhance West Bromwich Albion’s chances of picking up all three points from the Championship game at The Hawthorns. The Baggies have picked up form in recent weeks, and they should be able to pick up all three points from the encounter.
Prediction: West Bromwich Albion to win 2-0
Best Odds: 5/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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