West Brom vs Liverpool: Preview and Prediction

Saturday 21st April 2018

West Brom vs Liverpool: Preview and Prediction

England Premier League
Saturday 21st April 2018
Kick off at 12.30pm BST
Venue: The Hawthorns

Match Preview:

West Brom stunned everyone with their 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend. The victory was only the Baggies 4th win of the season, the first this year and only United’s second loss at home since August.

The problems remain for the club and relegation looks certain given that they are 9 points from safety with just 12 points left on the board. To make matters worse their next opponents are Liverpool. West Brom have the worst home record in the league with just two wins all season, although the team are sure to take some confidence from their shock win last weekend.

Liverpool are in good form and have not lost for a month as they seek to finish the league in at least 3rd place. They have a two point advantage over their nearest challengers Tottenham but thoughts will be on their Champions League semi-final match against Roma next week.

The Reds have won 9 of their 17 games played away and lost just 4. It remains to be seen if manager Jurgen Klopp will rest some of his players ahead of the Roma clash which could affect this game.

 

West Brom vs Liverpool Team News:

West Brom: Nacer Chadli has a good chance to return to the squad, Johnny Evans is 50/50 and Daniel Sturridge cannot play against Liverpool after his loan deal from them.

Liverpool: Dejan Lovren could be back after suffering a minor knock last weekend

 

West Brom vs Liverpool Head to Head:

Earlier this season at Anfield West Brom won 3-2

3 out of the last 4 games played at The Hawthorns have ended in a draw

The last 4 games at The Hawthorns have a 100% success rate for under 2.5 goals

 

West Brom vs Liverpool Prediction:

West Brom can go into this game with some confidence and try to enjoy it. Liverpool could lose this match and still finish in 3rd place and their thoughts are surely on their up and coming Champions League match. Expect the game to start off with caution and open up in the second half.

 

West Brom vs Liverpool Betting Tips:

Highest scoring half: 2nd half at 2.00

 

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