Things are looking good for West Brom in the race for promotion to the Premier League from the Championship. The Baggies head into Wednesday’s home game against Stoke at the Hawthorns five points clear of third-place Fulham in the race for the automatic promotion spots.
Despite their lofty position in the table, Slaven Bilic’s team has failed to win in five Championship games. However, the team from the Midlands suffered just one defeat in that winless run.
Last time out, Charlton held the home side to a 2-2 draw at the Valley. The result means both teams have scored in seven of their last eight league outings. The Baggies recent league matches have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five Championship games.
Last time out against the Potters...#WBASTO | #WBA pic.twitter.com/9FdhIMfjk7— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) January 20, 2020
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West Brom’s recent home games have offered nothing but frustration, as they have failed to win in three Championship matches at the Hawthorns.
Although their recent matches in the top-flight have not always been high-scoring, both teams have scored in 12 of their last 13 league games on home soil.
Stoke are experiencing a tough Championship campaign and are just above the relegation zone. In fact, the Potters are just a point above the drop zone in the English second tier.
The visitors recent league form has been inconsistent, but there are signs that Michael O’Neill has his side moving in the right direction, as a 0-0 home draw against Millwall last time out means the Potters have taken four points from a possible six.
The visitors recent away form has not helped them move away from the relegation spots, as they have won just one of their last five matches on their travels in the Championship.
Forebet predicts that the home side will record a victory in a high-scoring encounter to boost their promotion hopes.