Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction: Saints are unbeaten in seven games

Southampton will welcome West Bromwich Albion at St. Mary's Stadium in Game Week 16 of the English Championship. The Saints are on a seven-game unbeaten streak. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Southampton form

Southampton's unbeaten streak in the Championship reached seven matches last weekend when they secured a last-minute victory over Millwall. This win came as Millwall went through a transitional period without former manager Gary Rowett. Ryan Fraser, the Scotland international and loanee from Newcastle United, scored the game's only goal in the 93rd minute. After their decade-long stint in the Premier League ended in May, Russell Martin, the former Swansea City boss, has been given the task of guiding Southampton back to the top flight in their first attempt. The team had a rough patch in September, losing four consecutive games, but they have been nearly perfect in October, climbing up the division. Currently, Southampton holds the fourth spot in the Championship standings. They are nine points behind second-placed Ipswich Town and 12 points behind league leaders Leicester City, who have seamlessly adjusted to the management of Enzo Maresca. Martin's quest for short-term success with Southampton has not been easy, as some players like Jack Stephens have struggled to adapt to his progressive style of coaching in the early matches. However, the team has managed to earn 17 points from their last seven matches, indicating that they are on track for at least a top-six finish. Southampton had several key players leave in the summer, including Romeo Lavia and club captain James Ward-Prowse, but the outstanding performance of second-tier specialist Adam Armstrong has helped soften the blow. So far, the 26-year-old has scored eight goals in 15 Championship appearances.

Southampton Predicted Lineup

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Charles, Bree; Smallbone, Downes, S Armstrong, Alcaraz, Sulemana, A Armstrong

West Bromwich Albion form

In light of the numerous concerns surrounding the future ownership of West Bromwich Albion, head coach Carlos Corberan is focused on maintaining the team's performance on the field. The Baggies extended their unbeaten streak with a 3-1 victory against Hull City last weekend. Jed Wallace opened the scoring for West Brom, but Lewie Coyle equalized for Hull. However, second-half goals from Matt Phillips and Semi Ajayi secured their seventh win of the season. Grady Diangana, who provided two assists in the previous match, is starting to regain his form after struggling under previous managers Valerien Ismael and Steve Bruce. Currently standing in fifth place in the Championship table, West Brom has the opportunity to overtake Leeds United and secure third place with a win against Southampton. The last meeting between West Brom and Southampton on the South Coast ended in defeat for the Baggies, with Sofiane Boufal scoring a memorable solo goal. This defeat ultimately contributed to West Brom's relegation from the Premier League that season.

West Bromwich Albion Predicted Lineup

Palmer; Kipre, Ajayi, Townsend; Furlong, Yokuslu, Mowatt, Phillips; Diangana, Wallace, Thomas-Asante

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion Expert Tips

Southampton has demonstrated a balanced blend of offensive prowess and determination in their recent string of undefeated matches. Therefore, the Saints possess a certain level of assurance when it comes to prolonging their winning streak against West Brom, a team that may not always perform well away from home. Despite the ongoing problems at the club, the Baggies deserve credit for their commendable efforts in pursuing promotion. However, it is our belief that they will depart from St Mary's with a defeat on Saturday afternoon. Expect a fierce game between these promotion-aspiring sides with more than 2.5 goals.