2020-21 Premier League – West Brom vs Southampton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does West Brom vs Southampton kick off? Monday 12th April, 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is West Brom vs Southampton being played? The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Where can I get tickets for West Brom vs Southampton? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is West Brom vs Southampton on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream West Brom vs Southampton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST BROM
PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Johnstone; Furlong, Livermore, Bartley, Ajayi, Townsend; Phillips, Yokuslu, Maitland-Niles, Pereira; Diagne
UNAVAILABLE: Ivanovic (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Gibbs (Injured), O’Shea (Injured)
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Forster; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand; Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Walcott; Ings, Redmond
UNAVAILABLE: Romeo (Injured), Smallbone (Injured), Obafemi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Walker-Peters (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Southampton recorded a thrilling 3-2 victory over Burnley last time out and with key attacking players back fit and in the starting line-up, the Saints look like imposing opposition once again. They’ll be hoping to back this up against West Brom, who themselves triumphed at the weekend in one of the shocks of this season’s Premier League. The Baggies were trailing 1-0 to Chelsea, but after centre-half Thiago Silva was sent off following a second yellow card, the Baggies went on to ruthlessly take advantage, running out 2-5 winners at Stamford Bridge. Still 19th in the Premier League and well adrift of safety, all West Brom can do is keep winning to give themselves any chance of staying up. This should lead to an entertaining clash at the Hawthorns with West Brom having no choice but to sacrifice defensive stability and gamble in a bid for three points. Whilst this could see them gain success going forward, Southampton will no doubt be afforded a number of big chances themselves as they look to take advantage of any extended space in behind. With that in mind, both teams to score looks very much on the cards.
