The visitors look the favourites! West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction
On Saturday, the second round of the Championship will see West Bromwich Albion host Leeds United at The Hawthorns. Here’s the expert prediction from Dailysports.
West Bromwich Albion
The "Baggies" finished last season in fifth place, securing a spot in the playoff for promotion to the Premier League. They were 22 points behind league leaders Leicester. In the playoff semi-final, West Brom faced a resilient Southampton, drawing 0-0 at home before losing 1-3 away.
In the opening match of this season, West Brom secured a 3-1 away victory against QPR. However, during the week, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Fleetwood Town in the League Cup.
Leeds United
Throughout the previous season, "The Peacocks" were engaged in a fierce battle for direct promotion to the Premier League but fell short due to three late defeats, finishing third. Leeds competed in the playoff for promotion, drawing 0-0 away to Norwich in the semi-final and then winning 4-0 at home. However, they were narrowly defeated 0-1 by Southampton in the playoff final at Wembley.
In the first match of the new season, Leeds drew 3-3 with Portsmouth at home, scoring a last-minute equalizer. In the League Cup, Leeds suffered a humiliating 0-3 home loss to Middlesbrough.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, West Bromwich Albion defeated Leeds 1-0 at home, with the away fixture ending in a 1-1 draw.
- In three of the last five encounters, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in two of the last five meetings.
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the visitors, pricing a Leeds victory at 2.15. We suggest betting on "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.80.
