It’s a Friday night showdown at The Hawthorns as West Brom welcomes Sheffield United in a crucial Championship clash. The stage is set for an intense battle, with both teams eyeing a vital three points.

Recent encounters between these two sides have been nail-biters, with the last three meetings ending in draws. The most recent fixture, on December 29,2024, ended -1-1-, while their meeting on December -8 the same year finished -2-2-. This trend of closely contested games suggests that this upcoming match will be a hard-fought contest.

West Brom will be looking to bounce back from a dip in form, but they face a stern test against a Sheffield United outfit that’s been gathering momentum. The visitors have the upper hand according to the bookmakers, with odds of -2-75- to win. This prediction isn’t without merit as they’ve been demonstrating the quality to outscore their opponents.

The Hawthorns faithful will be hoping that their team can turn the tide and grab a vital win. However, the probabilities suggest a -10-% chance of a home victory. A draw seems the most plausible outcome with a -45-% likelihood.

The expected goals scored by both sides are low, with bands of -2-5- for each. This indicates a potentially cagey affair with both teams prioritizing defense over attack.

With the bookmaker odds suggesting a Sheffield United win and historical results backing this claim, it’s tough to envision anything other than an away triumph. Nonetheless, the beautiful game of football is infamous for its unpredictability.

Prediction: Sheffield United to edge a narrow win or claim a draw.