The stakes couldn't be higher southampton and west bromwich albion Get ready for a fierce battle to earn the coveted Premier League spot. The match is scheduled to take place on May 17th at St Mary's Stadium.
match preview
The host team took 4th place in the championship with 87 points, while the visiting team took 5th place with 75 points.
Southampton come into the game after drawing 0-0 with The Hawthorns in the first leg of this play-off semi-final.
Saints will be pleased to have kept a clean sheet and had more shots on target than their opponents.
The draw in the WBA means Southampton have won just one of their last five Championship matches.
they lost cardiff city and Leicester city away, then to stoke city at home. Victory was brought about by leeds united On the final day of the regular season, they won 2-1.
Statistics show that Southampton maintain an impressive record, unbeaten in 17 of their last 20 home matches in various competitions.
They have won three of their last four home championship games and have scored at least two goals in each of those three wins.
Southampton have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine home matches in the Championship.
WBA will head to St Mary's Stadium after drawing the first leg 0-0 at home.
WBA wanted to take the lead heading into the second leg, but they weren't able to do enough in front of goal to score.
The draw with Southampton means WBA have won just one of their last five matches in the Championship.
victory has come Preston North End They played a home game on the final day of the regular season, losing away to Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, and at home to Sunderland.
Trends show that the WBA have won just one of their last seven away games across all competitions, and have failed to score in three of their last five Championship games.
They are without a win in their last four away games in the Championship and have lost their last three away games to Southampton.
Team news and updates:
No injuries for Southampton Gavin Bazunu, Stuart Armstrong and Juan Larios.There is doubt about the suitability of Che Adams.
Expedition without WBA Jason Molumby and daryl dyke Due to foot and Achilles tendon injuries respectively.
Prediction and analysis:
Given Southampton's recent dominance over the WBA, Saints are expected to be favorites heading into this encounter.
Having won both meetings against the Baggies in the regular season, Southampton are expected to keep a clean sheet in this crucial game.
- Southampton 2-0 West Bromwich