West Bromwich Albion FC
Football England - EFL Championship The Hawthorns Fri 26 Dec 10:00
Bristol City FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: West Brom vs Bristol City

West Brom go head-to-head with Bristol City at The Hawthorns, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Friday 26 December.

Baggies Great Value against Robins

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where West Brom are currently priced at +110. We think they can overcome Bristol City and this looks a value play.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 2-1 City Victory

West Bromwich Albion have secured back-to-back Championship home victories. Their last league encounter was away and a 1-0 loss occurred against Hull City at MKM Stadium. The Baggies had the majority of the ball enjoying 57% possession and one shot on target.

Bristol City claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-0 victory occurred against Middlesbrough at Ashton Gate. Gerhard Struber's team were restricted to just 28% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Emil Riis Jakobsen and Robert Atkinson were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw City claim a 2-1 home win over West Brom at Ashton Gate. The past 10 H2H games have seen five West Brom triumphs, three City wins and two draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Bristol City logo Bristol City 28 11 7 10 38 31 7 38:31 40
19 West Brom logo West Brom 28 9 4 15 31 43 -12 31:43 31
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West Brom – Last 10 League Games

West Brom have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 15.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Ryan Mason's side have averaged 51.6% possession and 5.6 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.1 corners from 10.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Aune Selland Heggeboe leads the way with 7 goals, Karlan Grant has 2, with Nathaniel Phillips and two others on 1. Michael Johnston is the top assists maker on 3.

Bristol City – Last 10 League Games

City have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Robins average 46.9% possession, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 16.0 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Emil Riis Jakobsen is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Mark Sykes on 2, with Robert Atkinson and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Anis Mehmeti for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joseph Wildsmith (GK), George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, Charlie Taylor, Callum Styles, Ousmane Diakite, Michael Johnston, Isaac Price, Karlan Grant, Aune Selland Heggeboe.

Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Max O'Leary (GK), Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Cameron Pring, Ross McCrorie, Jason Knight, Adam Randell, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

West Brom vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of West Brom vs Bristol City with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back West Brom with a fair degree of confidence for this Championship clash. This looks a value pick at +110 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Championship experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key West Brom vs Bristol City league stats:

  • WBA have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • WBA have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • WBA have won 2 consecutive games at home.
  • City have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
West Brom to Win Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 47.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 50-55%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

West Brom West Brom logo 1 - 0 Bristol City logo Bristol City

West Brom are available at +525 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isaac Price Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114 BetMGM logo

Isaac Price (West Brom) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -114. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Karlan Grant to Score +300 BetMGM logo

Karlan Grant (West Brom) has scored two goals in his past five Championship games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +300.

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Corners Prediction

Bristol City Under 4.5 Corners -159 BetMGM logo

City have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in four straight away matches, while the previous 5 West Brom home games have seen them concede an average of 3.00 corners. The City Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -159 is available to back.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
West Brom Logo West Brom
Total
9.70 5.60 4.10
Home
9.60 6.40 3.20
Away
8.30 3.90 4.40
Bristol City Logo Bristol City
Total
10.40 5.80 4.60
Home
9.50 4.90 4.60
Away
9.90 5.20 4.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result West Brom +110
Total Goals Under 2.5 -132
Team Corners Bristol City Under 4.5 -159

If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take West Brom to come out on top, Under 2.5 goals and City Under 4.5 corners.

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West Brom vs Bristol City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving West Brom Plenty of Respect

With a 49% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, West Bromwich Albion are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at +105 with the bookmakers. Bristol City are seen as the most unlikely winner at +260.

If you want to back West Brom to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at +102, although City +0.5 is -132 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -128.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Championship matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Aune Heggebø is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Aune Heggebø is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +475 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +180.

Player Goals
Aune Heggebø (West Brom)
First
+180
Anytime
+475
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Emil Riis (City)
First
+220
Anytime
+525
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Josh Maja (West Brom)
First
+250
Anytime
+600
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Sinclair Armstrong (City)
First
+280
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Aune Heggebø (West Brom)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-104
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Sinclair Armstrong (City)
Over 0.5
-119
Under 0.5
-147
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West Brom Aiming to Continue Strong Home Form

West Brom have gone unbeaten at The Hawthorns in the last seven games. The Baggies have five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

City have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

West Brom beat City 2-0 when they last met at The Hawthorns. In the previous 5 H2H games at The Hawthorns, we have seen four West Brom victories and one City win.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
West Brom logo West Brom Home Stats 4-5-1 2.20 1.30 0.90 3 7 7 3
Bristol City logo Bristol City Away Stats 4-3-3 2.30 1.20 1.10 3 7 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
West Brom logo West Brom League Stats
Bristol City logo Bristol City League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

West Brom vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the West Brom vs City team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with the latest injury developments.

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

West Brom Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

23 Joseph Wildsmith
6 George Campbell 3 Nathaniel Phillips 2 Chris Mepham 29 Charlie Taylor
4 Callum Styles 17 Ousmane Diakite
11 Michael Johnston 21 Isaac Price 10 Karlan Grant
19 A. Selland Heggeboe
1 Max O'Leary
14 Zak Vyner 16 Rob Dickie 3 Cameron Pring 2 Ross McCrorie
12 Jason Knight 4 Adam Randell 21 Neto Borges 10 Scott Twine
11 Anis Mehmeti 18 Emil Riis Jakobsen

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

West Brom Substitutes

  • 9Josh Maja
  • 12Daryl Dike
  • 20Joshua Griffiths
  • 22Samuel Iling-Junior
  • 27Alex Mowatt
  • 36Muhamed Diomande
  • 37Oliver Bostock
  • 44Noah Dupont
  • 46Kevin Mfuamba

Bristol City Substitutes

  • 5Robert Atkinson
  • 7Yu Hirakawa
  • 13Joe Lumley
  • 19George Tanner
  • 24Haydon Roberts
  • 26Josh Stokes
  • 29Leo Pecover
  • 30Sinclair Armstrong
  • 36Olly Thomas

Previous West Brom Lineups

20 Dec Championship
Hull 1-0 West Brom
12 Dec Championship
West Brom 2-0 Sheffield Utd
09 Dec Championship
Southampton 3-2 West Brom
06 Dec Championship
QPR 3-1 West Brom
29 Nov Championship
West Brom 3-2 Swansea
26 Nov Championship
West Brom 1-1 Birmingham

Previous Bristol City Lineups

20 Dec Championship
Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough
13 Dec Championship
Coventry 1-0 Bristol City
10 Dec Championship
Bristol City 2-2 Leicester
06 Dec Championship
Bristol City 0-1 Millwall
29 Nov Championship
Portsmouth 0-1 Bristol City
26 Nov Championship
Wrexham 2-0 Bristol City

Injuries & Suspensions

West Brom Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tammer Bany Odeh Muscle
Bristol City Injury Table
Type Name Info
Fally Mayulu Hip
Luke McNally Lower leg
Max Bird Calf
Joe Williams Ankle
Team Squads

West Brom Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ryan Mason

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nathaniel Phillips 3 D 21 1845 21 0 2 0 5 0
Isaac Price 21 - 22 1745 21 1 5 2 3 0
Callum Styles 4 D 21 1627 18 4 0 1 4 0
Aune Selland Heggeboe 19 F 22 1626 18 4 8 3 1 0
Joshua Griffiths 20 G 18 1620 18 4 0 0 0 0

Bristol City Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gerhard Struber

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adam Randell 4 M 22 1893 22 0 0 1 2 0
Radek Vitek 23 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 2 0
Anis Mehmeti 11 F 22 1889 22 0 6 6 5 0
Zak Vyner 14 D 21 1845 21 0 0 0 4 0
Rob Dickie 16 D 21 1774 20 1 1 0 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 28 17 7 4 61:31 58
2 Ipswich 27 14 8 5 47:24 50
3 Middlesbrough 27 14 7 6 40:28 49
4 Hull 27 14 5 8 45:39 47
5 Millwall 28 13 7 8 32:35 46
6 Preston 28 11 10 7 36:29 43
7 Stoke 27 12 5 10 32:23 41
8 Watford 26 11 8 7 37:31 41
9 Wrexham 28 10 11 7 40:35 41
10 Derby 28 11 8 9 38:36 41
11 Bristol City 28 11 7 10 38:31 40
12 QPR 28 11 7 10 38:39 40
13 Birmingham 28 10 8 10 38:37 38
14 Leicester 28 10 8 10 39:41 38
15 Swansea 28 10 6 12 31:35 36
16 Southampton 27 8 9 10 39:40 33
17 Sheffield Utd 26 10 2 14 36:39 32
18 Charlton 27 8 8 11 27:34 32
19 West Brom 28 9 4 15 31:43 31
20 Norwich 28 8 6 14 35:40 30
21 Blackburn 27 7 7 13 25:36 28
22 Portsmouth 25 7 7 11 22:35 28
23 Oxford 27 5 9 13 25:35 24
24 Sheffield Wed 27 1 8 18 18:54 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 14 11 2 1 31:11 35
2 Ipswich 15 10 4 1 29:11 34
3 Watford 14 8 4 2 23:14 28
4 Middlesbrough 13 8 3 2 20:11 27
5 Birmingham 13 7 5 1 27:13 26
6 Millwall 14 8 2 4 17:17 26
7 Swansea 15 7 4 4 20:18 25
8 Wrexham 15 6 6 3 26:22 24
9 QPR 13 7 2 4 24:17 23
10 Preston 15 6 5 4 19:16 23
11 Hull 13 7 2 4 19:19 23
12 Leicester 13 6 4 3 19:15 22
13 West Brom 14 6 4 4 18:19 22
14 Bristol City 14 6 3 5 23:15 21
15 Stoke 13 6 3 4 18:10 21
16 Charlton 13 6 3 4 15:14 21
17 Southampton 13 5 5 3 18:13 20
18 Portsmouth 13 5 3 5 14:14 18
19 Sheffield Utd 12 5 2 5 18:13 17
20 Derby 14 4 5 5 17:20 17
21 Oxford 14 3 6 5 13:17 15
22 Blackburn 13 2 4 7 13:20 10
23 Norwich 13 3 1 9 12:19 10
24 Sheffield Wed 15 0 4 11 7:32 4