West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 1st November 2025 | The Hawthorns | EFL Championship | 12:30 (GMT)

A classic Midlands vs. Yorkshire rivalry is renewed at The Hawthorns as West Bromwich Albion lock horns with rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday. The Baggies find themselves hovering around the mid-table mark, seeking consistency to ignite a climb towards the promotion spots. Conversely, the Owls have endured bigger issues off the pitch as the club entered administration last week. The hosts will be expected to win, but in the Championship, a desperate side can often produce an upset.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.91 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineups

West Bromwich Albion Predicted XI: Griffiths, Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Taylor, Diakite, Mowatt, Iling-Junior, Price, Johnston, Heggebo

Sheffield Wednesday Predicted XI: Horvath, Lowe, Iorfa, Palmer, Fusire, Amass, Bannan, Valery, Lowe, Ingelsson, Cadamarteri

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Current League Standings

The Baggies are currently 11th in the Championship with 17 points from 12 games (5W, 2D, 5L). They have scored 12 goals and conceded 14.

The Owls are currently 24th in the Championship with -6 points from 12 games (1W, 3D, 8L). They have scored 10 and conceded 25. The club were handed a 12-point deduction after entering administration last week.

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 123 times in a lengthy history dating back to the late 19th century. West Brom have 40 wins, Sheffield Wednesday have 55 wins, and there have been 28 draws. West Brom have lost this fixture just twice in the last 12 meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• February 2025: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
• September 2024: Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• April 2024: Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• October 2023: West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
• July 2020: Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)

Recent West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday Matches Analysis

West Bromwich Albion Last 5 Matches:

• Ipswich Town 1-0 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• Watford 2-1 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Preston North End (Championship)
• Millwall 3-0 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• Norwich City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)

West Brom have lost two straight fixtures; however, both were away from home.

Sheffield Wednesday Last 5 Matches:

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Oxford United (Championship)
• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Charlton Athletic 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
• Sheffield Wednesday 0-5 Coventry City (Championship)
• Birmingham City 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)

Wednesday are winless in six. They are averaging just over 2 goals conceded per game.

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 80% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.91 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City): The young forward is Birmingham's primary shooting threat, having taken the most shots on the team. This high volume of attempts indicates he is constantly getting into dangerous positions, and if he finds his accuracy, he could dominate the scoresheet.

Christoph Klarer (Birmingham City): As a central defender, Klarer's role is crucial in building play from the back. His stat of 66.5 accurate passes per 90 minutes is among the highest in the Championship, highlighting him as a ball-playing centre-back who will be fundamental to Birmingham's possession and attacking patterns.

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Match Facts

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Stadium Information: The Hawthorns is an all-seater stadium located in West Bromwich, Sandwell, West Midlands, England, and is the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. The ground was opened in 1900, making it the last Football League ground to be built in the 19th century. The current capacity of the stadium is approximately 28,003.

Referee: Ben Toner (England)