The action continues in round 22 of the EFL Championship as West Bromwich Albion and Bristol City square off at the Hawthorns on Sunday. The Baggies are unbeaten in their last six home matches and will head into the weekend looking to extend this fine run.
West Bromwich Albion were sent crashing back down to earth in the Championship when they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road last Sunday.
Before that, the Baggies were on a 12-game unbeaten run in the league, picking up two wins and 10 draws since a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough on October 1.
West Bromwich Albion have picked up 32 points from their 21 Championship games so far to sit eighth in the standings, just two points off the playoff places.
Bristol City, on the other hand, failed to return to winning ways last time out as they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Queens Park Rangers at the Ashton Gate Stadium.
The Robins have now failed to taste victory in three games on the spin, losing once and claiming two draws since a 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle on November 30 With 27 points from 21 matches, Bristol City are 11th in the Championship table, level on points with 10th-placed Swansea City.
West Bromwich Albion vs Bristol City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 25 wins from the last 59 meetings between the sides, West Bromwich Albion boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Bristol City have picked up 17 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 17 occasions.
- West Bromwich Albion have lost just one of their 10 Championship home games this season while claiming three wins and six draws so far.
- Bristol City have failed to win five of their most recent six matches, losing three and picking up two draws since late November.
West Bromwich Albion vs Bristol City Prediction
West Brom boast a solid home record against Bristol City and will be backing themselves to return to winning ways this weekend. The Robins have struggled to grind out results of late and we predict the Baggies will come away with all three points.
Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Bristol City
West Bromwich Albion vs Bristol City Betting Tips
Tip 1: West Brom to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in nine of their last 10 clashes)