West Bromwich vs Watford Preview 08/08/2022

West Bromwich vs Watford – 08/08/2022

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The ultimate fixture of the weekend within the English Championship is between West Bromwich Albion and Watford at The Hawthorns. The hosts start the weekend in thirteenth place on 1 level whereas the guests are in seventh place on 3 factors, each having performed one match.

West Bromwich Albion began their marketing campaign with a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough final weekend.

It was the hosts who opened the scoring after solely 10 minutes however West Bromwich Albion got here out strongly within the second half and scored the equaliser within the 51st minute. Because it was the primary match of the season, West Bromwich Albion can be glad to have come away with some extent.

That consequence means West Bromwich Albion are undefeated of their 4 most up-to-date Championship fixtures. There have been wins over Studying away and Barnsley at dwelling in direction of the top of final season, the latter of which was a 4-0 victory.

West Bromwich Albion are undefeated in 6 of their final 7 dwelling Championship video games. 4 of these 7 matches have resulted in victory, with wins over Fulham, Bournemouth, Blackpool, and Barnsley, with two of these groups profitable promotion to the Premier League.

Developments present West Bromwich haven’t misplaced in 20 of their final 23 dwelling video games within the Championship however have received solely 4 of their final 10 at The Hawthorns.

Watford journey to the midlands on the again of a 1-0 dwelling victory over Sheffield United final weekend. The one purpose of the sport was scored within the 56th minute and The Hornets made an excellent begin of their bid to return to the Premier League on the first time of asking.

It was a key win for Watford who didn’t win any of their remaining 9 Premier League matches final season.

They misplaced 8 of these 9 fixtures, with the one level coming from a 0-0 draw at dwelling with struggling Everton. There have been some heavy defeats in opposition to Leeds United, Manchester Metropolis, and Leicester Metropolis.

Watford can be wanting again at their Championship type for inspiration and so they have received 11 of their final 15 Championship matches. They’re undefeated in 9 of their final 12 away Championship video games.

Looking forward to the workforce information and West Bromwich Albion ought to have everybody obtainable for this recreation. Steve Bruce may go together with the identical beginning XI from the draw at Middlesbrough that means Grady Diangana should accept a spot on the bench.

Watford are with out injured midfielder Imran Louza and have doubts over the health of Juraj Kucka. João Pedro will hold his place in assault following his purpose final week and can be supported by Ismaila Sarr.

This might be a decent recreation and it’s troublesome name between two groups hoping to contest promotion this season. Nonetheless, wanting on the forwards and Watford have the best attacking menace and 1 purpose might be sufficient for The Hornets to take most factors.