West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions in our match preview for this Championship clash. West Brom host Sheffield Wednesday at The Hawthorns in a crucial Championship clash, with both sides battling for top-six positions on Saturday. Read on for our free Championship predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Feb 8, 2025 at 12:30pm UK at The Hawthorns

West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday Predictions

Can West Brom Hold Their Playoff Spot or Will Sheffield Wednesday Close the Gap?

• West Brom’s strong home form: The Baggies have gone ten home league matches without defeat, winning four of their last five at The Hawthorns.
• Sheffield Wednesday’s away threat: The visitors have collected 20 points from 14 away games, proving to be one of the better travelling teams in the division.
• Defensive concerns for both sides: Sheffield Wednesday have conceded in 13 of their last 16 league games, while West Brom have let in goals in two of their last three home victories.

Best Bet for West Bromwich Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday

The Championship playoff race is heating up, and Saturday’s clash at The Hawthorns between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday could be pivotal in shaping the battle for a top-six finish. West Brom find themselves clinging onto the final playoff spot, but with just goal difference separating them from seventh-placed Middlesbrough and only two points keeping Sheffield Wednesday at bay, this match has all the makings of a tense, high-stakes affair.

West Brom have struggled to find consistency since Carlos Corberan’s departure before Christmas, and their form under interim boss Chris Brunt and now Tony Mowbray has been erratic at best. A thumping 5-1 victory over Portsmouth looked like it might be a turning point, but they followed that up with a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Plymouth Argyle, surrendering a late lead in frustrating fashion. The Baggies’ once-secure playoff place is now under threat, and with their recent slump allowing several teams to close in, this fixture is of huge importance.

Sheffield Wednesday, meanwhile, have been one of the Championship’s most dangerous sides on the road. Danny Rohl’s team have collected 20 points from their 14 away matches, ranking among the best travellers in the division. Their attacking output has been impressive, with only four teams in the league having scored more goals than them this season. A recent 2-0 win away at Queens Park Rangers ended a brief winless run, and their ability to dig out results on their travels makes them a real threat to West Brom’s playoff ambitions. With the gap between the sides so small, a win for the visitors would see them leapfrog their hosts and put serious pressure on the entire top-six picture.

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

At BettingTips4You, we focus on quality over quantity, ensuring that each match has one carefully selected prediction. For this crucial Championship fixture, the best bet is Both Teams to Score.

West Brom’s defensive issues have been evident in recent weeks, and their failure to hold onto a lead at Plymouth only highlighted their vulnerability at the back. Despite controlling large parts of that match, they conceded twice in the final 15 minutes, showing that their defensive frailties remain a concern. Even at home, where they have been strong overall, keeping clean sheets has been a challenge, conceding in two of their last three league matches at The Hawthorns.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have been finding the net with regularity, and their away record suggests they can cause problems for West Brom’s defence. Michael Smith, who has been among their key attacking players this season, has seven league goals and was on target again last weekend against Luton. With Barry Bannan pulling the strings in midfield and Josh Windass providing creativity in the final third, they have more than enough firepower to trouble the hosts.

That said, Sheffield Wednesday’s own defensive record doesn’t inspire confidence. They have conceded in 13 of their last 16 league matches, meaning West Brom will certainly back themselves to score, especially with Grady Diangana and Jed Wallace providing a threat from out wide. The Baggies have failed to score in just one of their last ten matches, and with Adam Armstrong potentially making his debut, their attacking options look even more promising.

BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn puts it simply:

*”With both teams showing attacking intent but struggling defensively, this match has all the ingredients for goals at both ends. *West Brom will be desperate to maintain their playoff spot, while Sheffield Wednesday have every reason to push forward and take advantage of their strong away form. Expect an open game where neither side is likely to keep a clean sheet.”

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