Match Details
The match between Southampton and West Brom will take place on November 11, 2023, at St. Mary’s Stadium. It is a Championship regular season match with Southampton being the local team. The odds for this match are: Local Winner – 1.90, Draw – 3.72, Away Winner – 3.91.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between Southampton and West Brom, West Brom has had the upper hand. In their last eight meetings, West Brom has won five matches while Southampton has only managed to win two matches. One match ended in a draw.
Team Form: Southampton
Southampton has been performing well recently, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions and remaining unbeaten during that period. In the Championship, they currently sit in fourth place with 27 points from 15 matches played.
At home, Southampton has shown mixed results this season with three wins, two draws, and two losses in seven matches played at St. Mary’s Stadium.
In their most recent match against Millwall in the Championship, Southampton secured a narrow victory with a scoreline of 1-0 thanks to Ryan Fraser’s goal in the 90th minute.
Team Form: West Brom
West Brom has also been in good form lately, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions and suffering only one defeat during that period. In the Championship standings, they currently occupy fifth place with 26 points from 15 matches played.
When playing away from home this season, West Brom has recorded two wins, three draws, and two losses in seven matches played on opposition grounds.
In their most recent match against Hull City in the Championship, West Brom emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 3-1 courtesy of goals from Jed Wallace, Matt Phillips, and Semi Ajayi.
Key Players
For Southampton, one key player to watch out for is Adam Armstrong. The attacker has been in excellent form this season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 15 appearances across all competitions.
On the other hand, West Brom will heavily rely on the contributions of striker B. Thomas-Asante, who has netted five goals and provided one assist in 14 matches this season.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown a strong ability to find the back of the net. Southampton has scored an average of 1.67 goals per game in their last six matches, while West Brom has averaged 1.50 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, Southampton has conceded an average of 0.83 goals per game in their last six matches, while West Brom has conceded an average of 0.67 goals per game during that span.
Prediction: Southampton 2 – 1 West Brom
Considering both teams’ recent form and performances, it is expected to be a closely contested match. However, based on their home advantage and slightly better defensive record, Southampton is predicted to secure a narrow victory with a scoreline of 2-1 against West Brom.
