West Brom v Stoke

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West Brom were involved in yet another stalemate last time out in the Championship at the start of this month when The Baggies drew 1-1 away from home at Swansea City, making it no fewer than 13 draws in total in 26 matches overall for the west midlands club but nevertheless, Saturday's hosts still remain in the play-off pack.

Stoke City continue to reside in the lower reaches of the Championship table where The Potters currently occupy a disappointing 19th place ahead of this tough looking trip to The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, especially as Stoke City have managed to muster just the single win within their previous 12 matches overall.

Having drawn 50% of their 26 league matches so far in this season's Championship campaign, West Brom are undoubtedly the ‘draw specialists' in the English second tier but Carlos Corberan's side have been dealt just the two losses in their last 18 matches which has helped The Baggies into a play-off spot.

Four wins within these previous 18 matches have seen West Brom secure maximum points against the likes of Hull City, Coventry City, Bristol City and Preston NE respectively and Corberan will be urging his players on to be more ruthless in the final third against lowly Stoke City.

Stoke City's only highlight since early November came in the form of a narrow 1-0 home win against Sunderland but The Potters have also been involved in a number of draws as well as defeats during this period as well.

Six draws have been outweighed by slipping to five defeats and having been dealt losses by the likes of Burnley, Sunderland, Luton Town, Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United respectively, Stoke City look to have their work cut out in the west midlands on Saturday afternoon.

To make matters worse, three out of Stoke City's recent five defeats have been incurred on their travels where Mark Robins' side have managed to register just two wins from their 12 outings on the road to date, while also slipping to seven defeats in the process.

Goals may also be in short supply for this upcoming fixture at The Hawthorns as nine out of Stoke City's 12 away games so far this term have resulted in Under 2.5 goals as well.

West Brom v Stoke City Verdict

West Brom are unbeaten in their last eight home games and five of these games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Having also failed to score in seven of their 12 away games to date as well, Stoke City look to have it all to do if they are to even nick a point in the west midlands but West Brom look to hold the edge as they have lost just once in the last six meetings.

Therefore, our main bet will be West Brom win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

West Brom win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: West Brom 1-0 @ 6.50