Coventry City vs West Brom preview: Team news, lineups, prediction
West Brom and Coventry City are set to face off in the Championship on Saturday, with fan drama adding an extra hint of spice.
Ryan Mason has had pressure mount on him in recent times as the Albion boss, but relieved doubt before the international break with a 2-1 win over Oxford United.
West Brom fans couldn’t believe Coventry’s ticket prices for the match, and the fanbases have since been at each other on social media in recent weeks.
Coventry fans have mocked the West Brom faithful ahead of the showdown and have bragged sarcastically about their prices reflecting dominant performances.
With that being said, West Brom News gives you everything you need to know in this preview ahead of the clash at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Form guide
Coventry City: W, W, L, W, W
West Brom: W, L, D, L, L
Team news
Heading into the match, George Campbell may remain sidelined through injury after suffering a problem with his groin earlier in November.
Jed Wallace is also a doubt for the game, which keeps Karlan Grant’s spot on the right-wing safe for now.
Jayson Molumby has been playing for the Republic of Ireland and is set to return to Albion’s starting lineup against the Sky Blues.
For the hosts, Jack Rudoni is still a doubt because of a calf injury, as Ephron Mason-Clark will also have to be assessed by Frank Lampard’s side.
West Brom sold Brandon Thomas-Asante to Coventry, with the former Baggies man now the Championship’s top goalscorer with 10 for the season.
Predicted lineups
Coventry City: Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Sakamoto, Torp, Grimes, Simms, Thomas-Asante, Wright
West Brom: Griffiths, Gilchrist, Phillips, Mepham, Taylor, Molumby, Mowatt, Price, Grant, Johnston, Heggebo
Prediction: Coventry 2-0 West Brom
Coventry are the league leaders and have only lost once this season, which came away from home at Wrexham.
The Baggies have lost five times on their travels this season, drawing none and winning three.
Lampard’s side are undefeated at home in the league with five wins and two draws.
The last time West Brom beat Coventry away from home was in October of 2023, with Grady Diangana and Thomas-Asante on the scoresheet – two players who are no longer at the club.
Taking all factors into account, West Brom News predicts a 2-0 win for Coventry, with Mason’s Albion struggling to keep out the Sky Blues’ firing attack.
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