In-Depth Betting Tips and Predictions for West Brom vs Leeds United

Even though the Premier League starts this weekend, the EFL are still throwing up a number of exciting fixtures that you won’t want to miss. The Championship game of the weekend is definitely going to take place at The Hawthorns as West Brom host Leeds United. Both teams have similar aims for this season, as the Baggies are aiming for a play-off place and Leeds will be wanting nothing less than automatic promotion to the Premier League.

West Brom have started the season strongly, winning away at QPR, which is never an easy game. The Baggies’ main man Josh Maja scored a hattrick after his team went one-nil down early on. If he remains injury free for this season, the English-born forward could be the driving factor towards play-offs, or perhaps even more. West Brom also played in the first round of the EFL Cup in midweek, but that result was a lot less impressive than the one at the weekend. Albion lost 2-1 at League Two side Fleetwood Town to end their participation in the cup a lot earlier than they would have wanted.

Leeds’ opening game of the season was certainly entertaining for a neutral but for Leeds fans it was extremely disappointing. Despite having 22 shots to Portsmouth’s five, the game finished 3-3, and United had to score a 90+5th minute equaliser courtesy of Brenden Aaronson. They also lost in the EFL Cup this week, losing 3-0 at home to Middlesbrough. In both games this season, the Whites have conceded three goals.

Leeds will need a good response at West Brom and the signs are pointing in the right direction. They don’t have masses of squad depth, but their starting XI is, on paper, stronger than the Baggies’. The hosts are likely to approach this game with a sense of ‘just don’t lose’ and that could end up coming back to bite them, especially against such an open team like Leeds.

West Brom vs Leeds United Prediction

Our team of experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Leeds to Win. With 23/20 odds on Quinnbet, a £10 bet could see potential returns of £21.50.

Where can I watch West Brom vs Leeds United?

The match kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday 17th August and is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event.

West Brom vs Leeds United Predicted Lineups

West Brom: A. Palmer, D. Furlong, S. Ajayi, K. Bartley, T. Heggem, J. Molumby, A. Mowatt, L. Dobbin, J. Swift, K. Ahearne-Grant, J. Maja

Leeds: I. Meslier, J. Bogle, J. Rodon, P. Struijk, J. Firpo, E. Ampadu, J. Rothwell, D. James, B. Aaronson, W. Gnonto, J. Piroe