Predicted WBA XI, team news vs BCFC

West Bromwich Albion are again in Championship motion this night as they host Birmingham Metropolis.

Steve Bruce’s aspect haven’t gained in all competitions since their 5-2 drubbing of Hull Metropolis again in mid-August and can be determined to get again to successful methods if they’re to understand their promotion desires.

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The 61-year-old is dealing with a variety headache in midfield however nonetheless stays gentle up entrance as a result of the injury to Daryl Dike. A few of his summer season signings may be in competition.

So, what sort of aspect might we count on to see underneath floodlights on the Hawthorns? Right here’s what we’re predicting…

David Button will stay in objective and appears unlikely to alter following the summer season exit of Sam Johnstone.

He’s anticipated to retain his place behind an unchanged again 4 from their draw with Burnley too, with Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Conor Townsend flanking a centre-back partnership of Kyle Bartley and Dara O’Shea.

We count on Jayson Molumby to drop out in favour of Jake Livermore who has lately returned to motion. The £46k-per-week “natural leader”, as dubbed by The Athletic’s Steve Madeley, can be positioned alongside one other acquainted face who was introduced in completely, Okay Yokuslu.

In the meantime, additional up the pitch, we would see a serious change as a debut goal for Brandon Thomas-Asante might see him power his approach into the beginning lineup. He could possibly be handed his full debut instead of the underwhelming Jed Wallace.

The 23-year-old had began the League Two marketing campaign on hearth, with four objectives and two assists of their opening six video games. Maybe his introduction to the beginning lineup right here might see him convey this manner to Bruce’s aspect.

Grady Diangana will seemingly take up a place on the opposite flank, with John Swift within the quantity ten function.

That leaves Karlan Grant to chop a lonely determine as soon as once more up prime, and we can be hoping so as to add to his tally of four objectives in all competitions to start out the season off.