Baggies are in action again on Tuesday evening as they head to Burnley who are chasing automatic promotion in the Championship.
Both sides are heading to Turf Moor on back of wins over the weekend. West Brom beat QPR 1-0 on Saturday following Adam Armstrong’s penalty whilst Burnley earnt a 4-0 victory over Luton Town.
This is another difficult away game for The Baggies as they head to Burnley who are only two points behind Leeds United and a win here could take them top of the Championship but can we deny them the victory and try and maintain our position in the play-offs with 9 games remaining?
Player To Watch – Burnley
Josh Brownhill be my player to watch because of his energy, leadership and ability that can influence games in both the attack and defense. His versatility in midfield allow him to help break up the opposition attacks and drive forward to create chances. He has been a crucial player for Burnley this season with his goal threat with 14 goals in 32 Championship games.
Against West Brom, his presence would become important due to his intensity f the opposition. The Baggies would need to know that his passing and set-piece ability could break down our defence. Brownhill’s leadership and goalscoring form could be crucial for Burnley as they look to fight for promotion at this stage of the season.
Player To Watch – West Brom
A unusual pick but after the recent game over QPR I’m going for Joe Wildsmith after his shot stopping ability and his crucial role in organising our defence. I think this be the game for Wildsmith as he be tested against Burnley’s attacking threats and his performance here could be decisive in keeping the Baggies in this encounter.
Wildsmith would need to be at his best to deny them especially with the players like Josh Brownhill and Ashley Barnes. His distribution here could be important in launching counter attacks that could help the Baggies transition quickly from defence to attack.
Wildsmith’s saves and decision making could be vital and if he can pull off key saves and prevent Burnley from getting another result, he could be the key player in this fixture that could secure us a decent result.
Line Up V Burnley
Few changes as Furlong is suspended, Mason Holgate would come in as Right-Back, in midfield I bring in Diakite to replace Alex Mowatt. In Attack I give Tammer Bany a first start to rest Mikey Johnston for this fixture and in attack I have Isaac Price and Tom Fellows just behind Adam Armstrong.
Prediction V Burnley
A difficult midweek game for the Baggies against in-form side Burnley who are looking to go top of the Championship with a win here. We are unbeaten in four league games and still haven’t won away from home since November with a 2-1 win over Hull City and haven’t been a great away side over the last few seasons.
In this game it be a quiet 25 minutes with both sides controling the game by trying to have possession, Burnley would have a few shots from a few corners but would be cleared by Wildsmith. Near half time, West Brom would get another penalty following a hand ball from one of the Burnley’s defenders following a Tom Fellows corner.
Adam Armstrong would then convert to give the Baggies the lead at the break with us leading 1-0. In the second half, Burnley would get one back a few minutes into the second half with Zian Fleeming going past Holgate and Bartley to smash home his 8th goal of the season to put the scoreline back level.
In the 65th minute Diakite would try to attempt to get back in front but would be denied by the Burnley goalkeeper and then moments later Molumby would strike to put the Baggies back in front at 2-1 given Burnley work to do.
Near full time Burnley would try and get a leveller but Wildsmith would make some remarkable saves before the referee blows for full time to give us a memorable 2-1 win at Burnley.
Prediction: Burnley 1-2 West Brom
Goalscorers for Burnley: Zian Fleeming
Goalscorers for West Brom: Adam Armstrong (P), Jayson Molumby