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West Bromwich Albion entertain Cardiff City on Saturday as matchday 12 of the EFL Championship beckons. The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table.
Carlos Corberan's West Brom are coming off a goalless draw at Burnley in midweek. The Baggies had four shots on target and bossed possession but couldn't find a way past a resolute Burnley defence. The stalemate leaves West Brom in fourth place, with 19 points after 11 games, having won five times this season.
Meanwhile, Omer Riza's Cardiff are fresh off a 2-0 home win over Portsmouth in midweek. Regan Poole's fifth-minute own goal was followed by Callum Robinson's strike eight minutes later as the Bluebrids won successive games for the first time this campaign. Following the win, Cardiff are up to 20th in the standings, with 11 points from as many games.
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On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head and key stats, match prediction, and betting tips for the West Brom-Cardiff Championship game at The Hawthorns.
West Brom vs Cardiff City head-to-head and key stats
- In 62 meetings across competitions, West Brom lead Cardiff 26-18, winning their last clash 2-0 at home in the Championship in February.
- The Baggies are unbeaten in six games in the fixture, winning three, including the last two.
- West Brom have two wins and a loss in their last five home matches across competitions.
- Cardiff are winless in five road outings this season, losing thrice.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent game first): West Brom: D-D-D-L-L; Cardiff: W-W-D-W-L
West Brom vs Cardiff City prediction
The two sides have had contrasting starts to their campaigns. While West Brom are within touching distance of the summit, Cardiff are just above the relegation zone despite their recent resurgence.
The Bluebirds are riding a purple patch, going unbeaten in four games - winning three. However, Cardiff are winless at West Brom in six league outings, losing thrice, since a 2-1 loss in January 2020. They have won just once in their last 13 league visits to West Brom.
Considering the Baggies' recent dominance over Cardiff, we expect them to take the three points.
Prediction: West Brom 2-0 Cardiff City
West Brom vs Cardiff City betting tips
Tip-1: West Brom to win
Tip-2: West Brom to keep a clean sheet: Yes (They haven't conceded in five of six home league games.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Seven of their last nine meetings have had at least two goals.)
