One of the most important Championship fixtures of the season takes place on Tuesday as West Brom host Fulham.
The Baggies are currently second in the table and with a three-point advantage over third-placed Brentford, victory here would see them inch closer to promotion.
However, Fulham have won four games in a row and three points for them will move the Cottagers to within two points of second and see their automatic promotion challenge be reignited.
West Brom vs Fulham Latest Odds
West Brom have won their last two home matches in the Championship and are bet365’s Even Money (2.00) favourites to pick up three valuable points.
Fulham last won at the Hawthorns when the sides met in the Premier League back in 2013 but the online bookmaker goes 29/10 (3.90) that Scott Parker’s side keeps their promotion dream alive with victory.
Next Match
The reverse fixture this season ended 1-1 and another stalemate, which would do little for either team, is available at 12/5 (3.40).
West Brom vs Fulham Team News
Kieran Gibbs and Nathan Ferguson are the only absences for Slaven Bilic, who could hand a start to Hal Robson-Kanu or Grady Diangana in place of Charlie Austin.
Tom Cairney is the only absentee for Fulham, meaning Parker will likely name the same team that beat Cardiff 2-0 on Friday night.
West Brom vs Fulham Preview
After taking some time to settle in following the restart, both West Brom and Fulham appear to have found their stride in their respective quests for promotion.
The Baggies have won three of their last four games, scoring 10 goals and conceding three, whilst Parker’s men have been victorious in each of their previous four, netting six goals and keeping three clean sheets.
With so much on the line, it could be a tense affair in the West Midlands, and defences could rule the roost as it so frequently has done for these clubs against other top teams this season.
Indeed, three of Fulham’s five clashes with teams above them have seen two or fewer goals whilst the same is true of all five of West Brom’s fixtures against the other top four sides.
West Brom vs Fulham Tips and Predictions
With that in mind, the 4/5 (1.80) quote on under 2.5 goals at bet365 looks the best value play for this Championship fixture on Tuesday afternoon.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
AUnder 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) for a 2pt stake with bet365
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