West Brom vs Southampton Predictions & Tips - Cagey Championship Play-Off Clash

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 10 May 2024

Alex Waite 10 May 2024

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West Brom vs Southampton predictions for Sunday’s Championship match
The Baggies are winless in 6 of their last 8 matches
Will the patchy sides hold out for a first-leg draw?

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West Brom are winless in 9 of their last 11 matches against Southampton (Getty Images)

West Brom vs Southampton Predictions

West Brom and Southampton were in similar inconsistent form late in the season. Neither side looked convincing during the Championship run-in and a draw is the best bet at the Hawthorns.

West Brom vs Southampton Predictions
Head-to-Head
West Brom Form
West Brom Injuries & Team News
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News

West Brom are winless in 6 of their last 8 matches
West Brom are winless in 9 of their last 11 matches against Southampton
Southampton are winless in 4 of their last 5 away matches

Head-to-Head

Southampton have a 34-25 advantage against West Brom in 83 meetings with 24 draws.

West Brom Form

West Brom ended fifth in the Championship standings and won just two of their last eight.

The Baggies were on a three-match losing run after defeats against Sunderland (1-0), Leicester (2-1) and Sheffield Wednesday (3-0). West Brom then responded with a final day win against Preston (3-0).

Carlos Corberán’s side were in control against Preston and had 16 shots and 55% possession. Alex Mowatt, Kyle Bartley and Darnell Furlong were on target in the one-sided win.

West Brom Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Jayson Molumby and striker Daryl Dike are out.

Southampton Form

Southampton ended the Championship season fourth in the table and lost three of their final four matches.

The Saints lost at Cardiff (2-1), Leicester (5-0) and at home against Stoke (1-0). Russell Martin’s side hit back with a victory at Leeds (2-1).

Adam Armstrong struck after just 18 minutes before Southampton conceded a 21st-minute equaliser. Will Smallbone hit the net just before half time to lead the Saints to victory.

Southampton Injuries & Team News

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and forward duo Stuart Armstrong and Ross Stewart are out.

Verdict

West Brom v Southampton

West Brom and Southampton will want to tighten up after respective dips form. There is value on a draw in this play-off first leg between the patchy sides.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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