West Bromwich Albion vs Southampton prediction 12.05.2024
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- Competition: Championship, Playoff Semi-Final, 1st Leg
- Date: Sunday, 12th May, 2024
- Kickoff: 14:15 UK / 15:15 CEST
- Venue: The Hawthorns (West Bromwich)
The regular phase of the Championship ended, and now, the Playoffs are about to start. One of the Semi-Final games is between the 5th-seeded West Bromwich Albion and the last 4th-seeded Southampton. The first leg will take place at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich.
West Bromwich Albion were relegated from the Premier League in the 2020/21 season and failed to secure the Playoffs in the following two seasons, finishing 10th and 9th. This season, the Baggies were pretty consistent throughout, holding 5th place for the majority of the season. However, they are entering the Playoffs in very poor form, having lost three of the last four matches.
Southampton were relegated from the Premier League in 2022/23 after 11 consecutive seasons in the English top-flight division. This year, they were one of the main candidates for the promotion, but will have to go through the Playoffs to secure that. Like WBA, the Saints also entered the Playoffs poorly, losing three of the last four. Still, a win in the previous game vs Leeds is surely a reason for optimism.
West Bromwich Albion vs Southampton pick: Both teams to score
West Bromwich Albion lost three in a row but bounced back with a 3:0 win over Preston. Most of their poor results this season have been away from home. At home, they won 15 of 23 matches while scoring at least a goal in 19 of 23 rounds. So, scoring at least a goal is an entirely real scenario. On the other hand, we do not believe they can keep a clean sheet against the Saints since they conceded four goals in two h2h games this season.
Meanwhile, Southampton also stopped a three-game losing streak with a win in the last round. With 87 scored goals in 46 rounds (1.89 per game), the Saints are the third-best offensive team, and we believe in their ability to score. However, they were far from impressive defensively, and because of that, they are the best team in the league for both teams to score bet. 65% of their games finished with both teams scoring.
Considering all the above, we believe that both teams to score is the safest option for this Playoff match.
West Bromwich Albion vs Southampton Head to Head (H2H) stats
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West Bromwich Albion
0 : 2
Southampton
Championship
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Southampton
2 : 1
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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West Bromwich Albion
3 : 0
Southampton
Premier League
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Southampton
2 : 0
West Bromwich Albion
Premier League
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West Bromwich Albion
1 : 2
Southampton
FA Cup
West Bromwich Albion team news
After a 3:0 win against Preston, coach Carlos Corberlan spoke to the media. He said they were a better team than Preston and deservedly won the match. He also said that belief was the key to securing the playoffs. "For many weeks, we've been there (in the fifth place), but now we move on to our next target," the coach added.
The team should have no new injuries, but Daryl Dike and Jayson Molumby, who missed the previous games with injuries, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of West Bromwich Albion
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West Bromwich Albion
3 : 0
Preston North End
Championship
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Sheffield Wednesday
3 : 0
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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Leicester City
2 : 1
West Bromwich Albion
Championship
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West Bromwich Albion
0 : 1
Sunderland
Championship
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West Bromwich Albion
2 : 0
Rotherham United
Championship
West Bromwich Albion lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Alex Palmer
Defenders
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2
Darnell Furlong
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5
Kyle Bartley
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4
Cedric Kipre
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3
Conor Townsend
Midfielders
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31
Tom Fellows
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35
Okay Yokuslu
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27
Alex Mowatt
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23
Mikey Johnston
Forwards
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11
Grady Diangana
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21
Brandon Thomas-Asante
Southampton team news
Five rounds before the playoffs, the Saints' first goalkeeper, Gavin Bazunu, suffered an injury. It is confirmed that he sustained an Achilles tendon injury and will be sidelined for a long time. With him out, Alex McCarthy was their first option. So far, in five games, the 34-year-old goalkeeper conceded nine goals while keeping a clean sheet just once.
Besides Bazunu, the team will also miss Juan Larios and Stuart Armstrong, who missed the previous games with hamstring injuries. On the other hand, striker Ross Stewart recovered from his long-term injury and played a few minutes in the last match vs Leeds. Coach Russel Martin spoke about the 188cm-tall striker, saying he could be a good option for them in the following three games.
Last matches of Southampton
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Leeds United
1 : 2
Southampton
Championship
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Southampton
0 : 1
Stoke City
Championship
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Leicester City
5 : 0
Southampton
Championship
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Cardiff City
2 : 1
Southampton
Championship
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Southampton
3 : 0
Preston North End
Championship
Southampton lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex McCarthy
Defenders
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2
Kyle Walker-Peters
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21
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
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35
Jan Bednarek
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5
Jack Stephens
Midfielders
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16
William Smallbone
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4
Flynn Downes
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7
Joe Aribo
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3
Ryan Manning
Forwards
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10
Che Adams
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9
Adam Armstrong
3 Reasons why both teams should score
- WBA scored in 19 of 23 home Championship games this season
- Southampton scored 87 goals in 46 goals this season
- Both teams scored in 65% of Southampton's games
Main prediction West Bromwich Albion - Southampton
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Bet365
1.8
Additional predictions
Draw
Best odds:3.42
Over 2.5
Best odds:2.05