West Bromwich Albion vs Hull City Prediction: Teams occupy the first half of table

West Bromwich Albion will welcome Hull City at The Hawthorns in Game Week 15 of the English Championship. The teams are occupying the top half of the table with Hull trying for playoff places. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

West Bromwich Albion will enter the upcoming match against Hull City with confidence, as they have secured two consecutive victories to move into the playoff positions. After suffering a 3-1 loss to Birmingham City, the Baggies went into the recent international break with 16 points from 11 matches. Since then, they have earned an additional seven points in just three games. They initially drew 0-0 at home against Plymouth Argyle, followed by a 2-0 win over struggling Queens Park Rangers, and most recently a 2-0 triumph over Coventry City.

As a result of these successes, West Brom currently holds fifth place in the Championship. They have maintained a strong defensive record, conceding only 14 goals in their 16 matches, with only league leaders Leicester conceding fewer goals at this stage. They trail fourth-placed Southampton by one point and third-placed Leeds United by two points.

However, West Brom is only ahead of Cardiff City and Saturday's opponents on goal difference, and they are just one point ahead of teams in eighth and ninth place. Therefore, they understand the importance of maintaining their momentum in order to solidify their position in the top six. Their goal now is to achieve a fourth consecutive clean sheet and secure a third consecutive win to create a gap between themselves and the pursuing teams.

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Meanwhile, the opposing team will be seeking their third victory, surpassing the Baggies and reclaiming their spot in the top six. They have recently regained their momentum after the international break. Initially, Liam Rosenior's team had a strong start to the season but experienced a slight setback before the break, accumulating 17 points from 11 games. Upon their return, they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against Southampton. However, they managed to end their four-game winless streak with a 2-0 win against Birmingham City, courtesy of Liam Delap and Jaden Philogene. In their most recent match against Preston North End, Philogene scored the only goal of the game, securing another three points for the team. As a result, the Tigers moved up to seventh place in the Championship, trailing sixth-placed Cardiff City and Saturday's hosts only on goal difference. Their goal is to secure a playoff spot by securing their first win at the Hawthorns since 2008.

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The Hawthorns this weekend is expected to witness a draw as both teams have demonstrated strong performances and have momentum on their side. Given the difficulty of defeating either side, it is highly probable that the match will end in a tie. The odds of a double chance for the away side look good. Expect a low scoring game with under 2.5 goals scored.