Swansea vs West Brom prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-05-07 14:00.
Despite going undefeated in their last eight Championship games (W6, D2), Swansea City’s last ditch effort to secure a play-off spot was ended by a 1-1 draw against Hull last time out, meaning they only have pride to play for in the season’s finale. Perhaps heart-break was on the horizon regardless, as even had Swansea beaten Hull, they’d have needed a victory here anyway, something they’ve managed in their final league game only once in the last five seasons (D1, L3).
Manager Russell Martin will be proud of his side’s dominance on this unbeaten run, which has seen them score first in each of the six wins, leaving them no doubt eager for another fast start. The Swans will also want to put on one last show for the Swansea.com Stadium faithful, as the 2.95 goals-per-game seen at this ground is the highest in the league.
The hosts will be envious of their visitors West Bromwich Albion, whose playoff dreams are still alive. Fate isn’t entirely in the Baggies hands, as they sit in eighth place prior to kick-off level on points with Sunderland in seventh and Blackburn in ninth, while Millwall in sixth and Coventry in fifth are two and three points better off respectively.
All Carlos Corberán’s men can do is win, but with their goal difference the second lowest of that playoff chasing group, they’ll likely need a hefty victory coupled with some favourable results elsewhere. Considering the Baggies’ joint-biggest away win this season came by a two-goal margin, that’s not something they’re accustomed to and their task is made all the more difficult by visiting Swansea, where they have won only once in their last seven visits (D1, L5).
Players to watch: Swansea’s top-scorer Joël Piroe will want to end the season with a bang and he’s scored his side’s opener in each of his last ten goalscoring outings. As for West Brom, their play-off hopes were kept alive by Conor Townsend’s goal and assist in their 2-1 home win over Norwich last time out, but four of his last six goals have interestingly come away from home.
Hot stat: Swansea have only trailed at half-time once in their last 12 matches (HT: W7, D4).