West Brom host Cardiff City at The Hawthornes in the EFL Championship on Sunday, with both sides having contrasting seasons so far.West Brom are currently fourth in the league, four points off second place. Valerian Ismael's side have faltered of late, having won only two of their last five games. They will look to turn things around with a win against Cardiff.Cardiff City, on the other hand, have been woeful this season and are currently 20th in the league. Steve Morison's side will be heading into the game off the back of a 3-0 loss against Bournemouth last time out. They hope to bounce back with a win against West Brom on Sunday.West Bromwich Albion@WBAOur first game of 2022 up next.We host @CardiffCityFC on Sunday. 👊5:31 AM · Dec 31, 2021764Our first game of 2022 up next.We host @CardiffCityFC on Sunday. 👊This will be a great opportunity for West Brom to get back to winning ways by beating a poor Cardiff side.West Brom vs Cardiff City Head-to-HeadIt's hard to choose between the two sides based on their recent head-to-head record, with both sides having won two of their last five meetings against each other.West Brom demolished Cardiff City 4-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Goals from Karlan Grant, Alex Mowatt and Matthew Phillips, along with a Curtis Nelson own goal, were enough to secure all three points on the night.West Brom Form Guide: D-W-W-D-LCardiff City Form Guide: L-W-L-D-LWest Brom vs Cardiff City Team NewsBacuna will be missing for Cardiff CityWest BromWest Brom will have a host of players missing for the game on Sunday. Kenneth Zohore is a doubt for the game, while Dara O'Shea, Kean Bryan, Matthew Phillips and Robert Snodgrass are all out injured.Injured: Dara O'Shea, Kean Bryan, Matthew Phillips, Robert SnodgrassDoubtful: Kenneth ZohoreSuspended: NoneCardiff CityLeandro Bacuna will be unavailable for the game due to suspension. Apart from that, Steve Morison will have a full-strength squad to choose from.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: Leandro BacunaWest Brom vs Cardiff City Predicted XICardiff City FC@CardiffCityFC5️⃣ familiar faces who have played for both the #Bluebirds and the Baggies 🤝Read more👇#CityAsOne5:30 AM · Dec 31, 20211415️⃣ familiar faces who have played for both the #Bluebirds and the Baggies 🤝Read more👇#CityAsOneWest Brom Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Sam Johnstone; Matthew Clarke, Kyle Bartley, Cedric Kipre; Conor Townsend, Alex Mowatt, Jake Livermore, Darnell Furlong; Karlan Grant, Callum Robinson; Jordan HugillCardiff City Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Alex Smithies; Curtis Nelson, Aden Flint, Mark McGuinness; Ryan Giles, Joe Ralls, Marlon Pack, Perry Ng; James Collins, Rubin Colwill; Kieffer MooreWest Brom vs Cardiff City PredictionNeither side have been in good form of late and that should come to the fore during the game on Sunday. However, West Brom should have enough firepower to come away with all three points.We predict a tight game, with West Brom coming away with a win.Prediction: West Brom 2-1 Cardiff City