West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction: Teams are in playoffs spots

West Bromwich Albion will welcome Leeds United at The Hawthorns in Game Week 25 of the English Championship. Both teams are in playoff spots and will go against each other. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

After a disappointing performance at the Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough led by Michael Carrick just before Christmas, a sold-out crowd at the Hawthorns was filled with holiday cheer as they witnessed their team secure a win against Norwich City on Boxing Day under the guidance of David Wagner. Even before Borja Sainz's continuous descent resulted in the Canaries being reduced to 10 men in the first half, the Baggies were already dominating the game. Brandon Thomas-Asante, who has scored seven goals in the second-tier this season, secured Albion's second victory in six matches since December. While the Ghana international scored the winning goal, seasoned Championship players Jed Wallace and John Swift were the standout performers against Norwich, causing constant trouble for their opponents. This showcased why West Brom had acquired them from Millwall and Reading respectively in recent years. Under Carlos Corberan's leadership, West Brom is closing the gap on the top four teams in the Championship, which currently include Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Southampton, and Leeds, who they will face on Friday. If West Brom manages to secure maximum points at The Hawthorns in front of the TV cameras, they will come within three points of Daniel Farke's side.

Palmer; Furlong, Kipre, Bartley, Townsend; Yokuslu, Mowatt, Wallace, Swift, Diangana; Thomas-Asante

After defeating Ipswich Town with a score of 4-0 on December 23, Leeds United supporters did not expect their team to suffer a devastating loss at Deepdale. Unfortunately, their recent performance in the Championship has been poor, with only one win in the last four matches, hindering their chances of promotion. Alan Browne scored the first goal for Preston North End, but Leeds managed to equalize through Pascal Struijk's penalty. However, a stunning curler from Liam Millar secured a victory for Preston in the final moments of the game. On the same day, Russell Martin's Southampton team defeated Swansea City, causing Leeds to drop to fourth place in the standings, eight points behind Ipswich. The last time Leeds visited The Hawthorns was in December 2020, when they beat West Brom 5-0 in a Premier League match, including a comical own goal from Romaine Sawyers.

Darlow; Gray, Struijk, Rodon, Spence; Ampadu, Kamara, Summerville, Piroe, James; Rutter

West Brom effectively handled a Norwich team that intended to defend with 10 players on Boxing Day. However, Leeds presents a different obstacle in their upcoming match. Leeds will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing performance against Preston. We predict that the game at The Hawthorns will be thrilling, and Farke's team will likely earn a draw. Take a double chance on away side.