Introduction to the Match
West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City are set to kick off round seven of the EFL Championship at the Hawthorns on Friday. Leicester City has been dominant in their recent matches against West Bromwich Albion, winning each of their last five games since March 2018. This weekend, they will aim to extend their seven-year winning streak against the hosts.
Recent Performance of West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion suffered consecutive defeats for the first time this season, losing 2-1 to Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. Prior to that, they were beaten 1-0 by Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium, ending their unbeaten start to the league campaign. With 10 points from six Championship matches, West Bromwich Albion sits seventh in the league standings, one point and three places above Leicester City.
Recent Performance of Leicester City
Leicester City drew 0-0 with Coventry City at the King Power Stadium, marking their second consecutive game without a win. However, they have gone four matches without a defeat, picking up two wins and two draws since their 2-1 loss to Preston North End in August. Leicester City will be confident of returning to winning ways against West Bromwich Albion, who have lost their last five encounters against the Foxes, conceding 14 goals and scoring just three since a 1-1 draw in October 2017.
Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
West Bromwich Albion has a superior record in the history of this fixture, with 51 wins from the last 118 meetings. Leicester City has 43 wins, while the teams have shared the spoils 24 times. West Bromwich Albion is on a run of five consecutive defeats against Leicester City and has failed to win their last eight meetings since a 2-1 victory in November 2016. Leicester City has failed to win 12 of their last 13 competitive away matches, losing nine and claiming three draws since the start of February.
Prediction
Both West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City have had a decent start to the campaign, and a thrilling contest is expected at the Hawthorns as both teams seek to return to winning ways. Given Leicester City’s recent dominance over West Bromwich Albion and their solid performance in the new Championship campaign, it is likely that the Foxes will see off the Baggies, who have failed to win three of their four home games this season. The predicted score is West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Leicester City.
Betting Tips
Tip 1: Leicester City to win.
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes, as there have been three or more goals scored in the last five clashes between the two teams.
Tip 3: Both sides to score – Yes, as both teams have scored in five of their last seven meetings.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the upcoming match between West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent setbacks. Leicester City’s dominant record against West Bromwich Albion and their current form make them the favorites to win. However, West Bromwich Albion will be eager to break their losing streak against the Foxes and secure a much-needed victory at home. The outcome of the match will depend on various factors, including team performance, strategy, and player skills. Nonetheless, it is expected to be a closely contested and entertaining match for football fans.
