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West Bromwich Albion will welcome Leeds United to the Hawthorns in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both teams enjoyed an unbeaten start to their league campaign last week, with a win for the hosts and a draw for the visitors.
West Brom registered a 3-1 away win over Queens Park Rangers in their campaign opener thanks to Josh Maja's hat-trick. They failed to build on that form and suffered a 2-1 loss to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup first round on Wednesday.
The visitors were held to a 3-3 draw by Portsmouth in their campaign opener. Late drama ensued as Callum Lang scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to give Portsmouth the lead but substitute Brenden Aaronson equalized three minutes later.
They also suffered a defeat in the Carabao Cup in midweek as they fell to a 3-0 home loss to Middlesbrough. After a goalless first half, Middlesbrough scored three goals in quick succession in the second half.
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 92 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors having a narrow 38-34 lead in wins and 20 games ending in draws.
- The hosts were unbeaten in their two Championship meetings against the visitors last season, with a win and a draw.
- West Bromwich Albion have just one win in their last seven meetings against the visitors, with that triumph coming at home last season.
- Leeds United have just one win in their last six league outings, failing to score in three games in that period.
- The visitors have just two wins in their eight Championship meetings against the hosts.
- The last four Championship meetings between the two teams have produced fewer than 2.5 goals with two games ending in draws.
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction
The Baggies will play their first home game of the season and will look to leave a good account of themselves. They are unbeaten in their last three Championship meetings against the visitors, scoring one in each. They also have an unbeaten home record against the visitors in the Championship, winning three of their four games.
Grady Diangana returned to full training and is an option for this match while captain Jed Wallace faces a late fitness test.
The Whites have conceded three goals apiece in their two games this season and will look to improve upon that record. They have conceded at least twice in four of their last five away games in the league, which is a cause for concern.
Both teams suffered defeats in the Carabao Cup in midweek and will look to bounce back with a win. Considering the home advantage for West Brom and their better record in Championship meetings against Leeds, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Leeds United
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - West Brom to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Wilfried Gnonto to score or assist any time - Yes
