West Bromwich vs Southampton prediction 16.02.2024

• Date: 16.02.2024
• Competition: Championship
• KO: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: The Hawthorns (West Bromwich)

On Friday, Ashton Gate Stadium will witness a high-stakes clash between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton, which could greatly influence the Championship playoff race.

West Bromwich vs Southampton Betting Tips &— BTTS

West Brom, currently fifth in the standings, aims to strengthen their playoff position. On the other hand, Southampton, presently third, hopes to rebound after experiencing their first loss since September against Bristol City on Tuesday.

WBA has displayed outstanding performance at the Hawthorns, achieving five consecutive league victories since Boxing Day. Looking at a longer time frame, Carlos Corberan’s team has secured eight wins and suffered only one loss in their last ten home matches.

Southampton enters this fixture following the conclusion of their impressive unbeaten streak, which was ended by Bristol City on Tuesday. Prior to their 3:1 loss at Ashton Gate, the Saints had an outstanding 26-game unbeaten run.

Russel Martin’s team has found it challenging to duplicate their exceptional performance at home during their travels. While Southampton has secured victories in their previous nine matches at St Mary’s, they have only managed to win three out of their last eight away games.

This is a challenging prediction as both teams are in great form. I’m leaning towards Both Teams to Score (BTTS), given that this has been a common result in Southampton’s away games this season. Despite West Bromwich Albion’s solid defense at home, Southampton has only failed to score in one out of 16 away games this season.

All things considered, a low-scoring share of the points looks the likeliest outcome for Friday’s live championship contest.  Four of the Saint´s last eight road matches finished 1:1 and I´m tipping the same out at the Hawthorns.