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The “Baggies” finished last season in fifth place, earning a playoff spot for promotion to the Premier League. They were 22 points behind league leaders Leicester. In the playoff semi-final, West Brom drew 0-0 at home against a determined Southampton before losing 1-3 away.
In their season opener, West Brom secured a 3-1 away win over QPR. However, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Fleetwood Town in the League Cup during the week.
Leeds United
Last season, “The Peacocks” were in a tight race for direct promotion to the Premier League but fell short due to three late losses, ending up in third place. Leeds reached the promotion playoff, drawing 0-0 away against Norwich in the semi-final and winning 4-0 at home. However, they were narrowly beaten 0-1 by Southampton in the playoff final at Wembley.
In their first match of the new season, Leeds drew 3-3 with Portsmouth at home, salvaging a last-minute equalizer. In the League Cup, Leeds faced a disheartening 0-3 home defeat to Middlesbrough.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
Last season, West Bromwich Albion won 1-0 at home against Leeds, while their away fixture ended in a 1-1 draw. In three of the last five meetings, the “Both Teams to Score” bet has been successful, and the “Total Over 2.5” bet has hit in two of those encounters.
West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction
Bookmakers give Leeds a slight advantage, with their victory priced at 2.15. A bet on “Total Under 2.5” is recommended, with odds of 1.80.
