Championship leaders West Brom can take a massive step towards Premier League promotion when they face midlands rivals Stoke City on Monday night.
With Leeds and Brentford both losing at the weekend, the Baggies can move eight points clear of third-placed Fulham by picking up their first league win since December 14 – five games ago.
West Brom vs Stoke City Latest Odds
Unsurprisingly, bet365 make West Brom 4/5 (1.80) favourites to make it four consecutive wins over Stoke after doing the double over them last season and also beating them in the reverse fixture back in November.
The Potters have won just three league matches away from the bet365 Stadium this term and are 7/2 (4.50) to move four points clear of the relegation zone with a much-needed win at the Hawthorns.
Only Cardiff have drawn more times than West Brom this season and another stalemate is available at 13/5 (3.60).
West Brom vs Stoke City Team News
Nathan Ferguson is fit after missing West Brom’s last three games and should start with Kieran Gibbs out, whilst Grady Diangana could start after coming off the bench last week. Rekeem Harper and Jack Fitzwater are injured.
For Stoke, Ryan Shawcross is injured but Jordan Thompson – signed from Blackpool last week – could feature.
West Brom vs Stoke City Preview
Although West Brom know it is not imperative that they break their winless run here, anything other than three points could blow the promotion race wide open.
Just five games ago, the Baggies were 12 points clear of third place but four draws and a loss since then has narrowed the gap to just five points following Fulham’s 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Friday night.
Stoke, meanwhile, have found some form at the right time with three wins and two draws from their last seven games in the Championship.
West Brom vs Stoke City Tips and Predictions
bet365’s 4/5 (1.80) is not big enough to justify backing West Brom, considering their form, but the same price is available on both teams to score.
The Baggies are yet to keep a clean sheet at home this season and this bet has landed in 12 of their 13 games at the Hawthorns, whilst Stoke have scored in three of their last four away league games.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Both Teams to Score at 4/5 (1.80) for a 2pt stake with bet365 