West Brom result v Hull predicted by supercomputer
West Brom welcome Hull City to The Hawthorns in the Championship on Saturday.
The Baggies have been solid under Tony Mowbray in recent weeks and are now unbeaten in five games, including draws away at Leeds and Burnley.
However, with Hull sitting 18th in the Championship table, this is an opportunity for the Albion to pick up all three points with some potentially difficult games ahead.
West Brom on charge against Hull City
The Baggies may well have drawn three of their last five games, but given that they have picked up points against league leaders Leeds United and third-placed Burnley, Mowbray won’t be too sad.
However, given four of their next five games after the international break are against sides in the top 10, playing Hull at The Hawthorns is a perfect opportunity to pick up three points.
| West Brom’s next five games after the international break |
| Norwich (A) |
| Sunderland (H) |
| Bristol City (A) |
| Watford (H) |
| Coventry (A) |
With just four points separating 10th-placed Watford from the Baggies in fifth, there are sure to be some tight games that lie ahead.
Thankfully for West Brom supporters, they are expected to take the victory on home turf with the Opta Supercomputer predicting a 54.8 per cent chance of winning for Mowbray’s side.
Even if the Baggies were to drop points, a draw is more likely than a loss at 23.3 per cent, while Hull are only 21.9 per cent likely to come out on top.
West Brom cannot afford to slip up against Hull
As it stands, West Brom are well on their way towards a play-off spot in the Championship, and recent performances will only keep the confidence high.
However, the Championship is not an easy league and as the conclusion of the season edges closer, there will be plenty of sides that are ready to step up a gear in the hope of a final push for the play-offs.
The Tigers come into this game unbeaten in three and even picked up a point against Bristol City despite only having 10 men recently, so they are certainly not going to be pushovers.
That being said, West Brom have an opportunity to show their strength in the game and not only continue their unbeaten run but also pick up three points.
Given how close it is points-wise at the top end of the Championship table, every game counts between now and the end of the season.