Swansea vs West Bromwich: who will start the new year with a win?
On Thursday, January 1, Swansea and West Bromwich will face each other in Matchday 25 of the English Championship. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 CET, and I propose a betting option for this fixture.
Swansea vs West Bromwich: match facts and head-to-head
- In six matches, Swansea have won four games.
- West Bromwich have lost two of their last three matches.
- West Bromwich have conceded goals in three consecutive matches.
- At home, Swansea have won their last three games.
- Away from home, West Bromwich have lost eight matches in a row.
- Swansea have recorded more clean-sheet wins: 18% compared to West Bromwich’s 16%.
- West Bromwich beat Swansea 3–2 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Swansea vs West Bromwich: match preview
Swansea are currently 16th in the table with 31 points after 24 rounds. Despite this position, they are not too far off the Championship top six. The gap to sixth place is seven points, meaning the team still has a realistic chance to push for the play-off spots. In their previous match, Swansea defeated Oxford United 1–0, although before that they suffered a 0–1 loss. Overall, in their last four matches they have recorded two wins and two defeats. The results have been far from consistent.
West Bromwich sit 18th in the table and trail Swansea by just two points. The team has an opportunity to fight back and climb a few positions. After 24 rounds, they have collected 29 points. However, West Bromwich’s main issue lies in their away form. They have lost eight consecutive matches on the road. With a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone, West Bromwich must also be mindful of preventing their rivals from closing the gap.
Probable line-ups
- Swansea: Vigouroux; Galbraith, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Fulton, Stamenic, Inoussa, Widell, Eom; Vipotnik
- West Bromwich: Wildsmith; Campbell, Phillips, Taylor, Styles; Mowatt, Molumby; Johnston, Price, Grant; Heggebo
Prediction
Both teams are positioned in the lower half of the table. Swansea now have a chance to pull clear of West Bromwich, especially considering the visitors’ dreadful away run. I suggest a bet on a home win in this match.
