Swansea vs West Bromwich Albion prediction 01.01.2026 | EFL Championship

Swansea’s recent form has been mixed but shows clear signs of resilience. In their last six league matches, they have recorded four wins and two defeats, a notable improvement compared to the previous run of six winless matches between 1 November and 29 November. A key indicator of this upturn is Swansea’s three consecutive home victories at the Swansea.com Stadium, by far their longest winning run of the season to date.

Defensively, their record has fluctuated, with goals conceded in several outings, although they have also managed to keep a handful of clean sheets. Swansea’s attacking output has been bolstered by forward Zan Vipotnik, who has been influential in recent weeks, scoring in key fixtures - including the 2-1 win over Wrexham - and contributing 11 combined goals and assists so far this season. Swansea’s home performances tend to be more effective in transition, although their chance creation can be limited against possession-oriented opponents. Ongoing injury concerns and squad rotation following a congested festive schedule may also affect defensive depth and overall continuity.

West Brom arrive in Swansea having displayed inconsistency throughout the Championship campaign. Their most recent visit to the Swansea.com Stadium in November ended in a 3-2 away victory, a match in which they dominated possession (approximately 65%) and created significantly more chances (26 shots to Swansea’s 3), highlighting their ability to control games when operating at their best. However, Albion’s overall form has remained patchy; in recent outings, they have alternated between wins and defeats, conceding at an average rate of around 1.8 goals per game while scoring approximately 1.2 goals per match.

That said, West Brom come into this fixture on the back of a narrow 2-1 win over QPR, which provided a much-needed confidence boost following consecutive defeats to Hull City and Bristol City. Despite this, defensive vulnerabilities remain evident, particularly away from home. Albion have now lost eight consecutive away matches, despite starting the 2025/26 campaign with three away wins from their opening four. Any further absences or tactical adjustments could play a significant role in shaping their performance on New Year’s Day.