Manchester City vs West Brom Betting Predictions and Odds – Premier League
Will the Citizens succeed in stepping out of the crisis?
Match: Manchester City vs West Brom
Competition: Premier League
Date: 15.12.2020
Betting Tips Handicap: Home win -2.5
Odds: 1.84
Stake: 6/10 units
The group stage of the international competitions was concluded last week, but the top teams from the English Premier League are not looking to recover this week. The national championship continues with an English week. On Tuesday evening there will be, among other things, the “David-against-Goliath” duel between Manchester City and West Brom.
The runner-up receives the newcomer in the home stadium and due to the recent increase in the number of infections, no spectators are allowed in Manchester. A game is to be expected, which runs on an inclined plane. Despite the weak start to the season, anything but a clear home win would be a big surprise. The best bookmakers only offer odds of around 1.10 for the home win between Manchester City and West Brom.
Manchester City – Statistics & current form
No hectic or explosive atmosphere was felt in the 183rd city duel last Saturday. Just four shots on goal were fired in the Derby of Manchester and so the game could not even begin to meet expectations. For the first time since January 2017, Manchester City remained in two consecutive away games without a goal.
Only five wins in eleven games
The lack of penetration on the offensive is one of the big problems in the Skyblues game this season. Before the derby against Manchester, the Guardiola-Elf managed to score seven goals in two games, but with a total of only 17 goals this season in eleven games, the team disappointed across the board.
The two trained centre strikers Gabriel Jesus and Sergio “Kun” Agüero were injured at times, but Guardiola can now draw on full resources again. With five wins, four draws and two defeats, the runner-up last season only ranks ninth in the current Premier League table.
However, the positive thing is that the competition often drops points and the gap to the top duo Tottenham / Liverpool is “only” six points. In addition, the Citizens still have a catch-up game (against Aston Villa) up to their sleeves.
No clean sheet in six games
The Guardiola-Elf (the Spaniard recently extended his contract) did not write many positive headlines in recent weeks. Nevertheless, a club record was set with the goalless derby, as Ederson kept his box clean for the sixth time in a row. Between Manchester City and West Brom, betting odds around 1.55 are offered this time, so that both teams do not score.
The game philosophy has changed significantly over the past few years. The main focus is on the defensive, in the game forward there is hardly any forechecking and a lack of risk to complain about. The damaged self-confidence leaves clear traces. However, if a game goes in favour of the Citizens, the joke returns – only recently this was seen in the 5-0 win against Burnley.
The probable lineup of Manchester City:
Ederson – Mendy, Laporte, Stones, Walker – Gündogan, Foden – Sterling, de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva – Gabriel Jesus
Last matches from Manchester City:
Premier League
12/12 2020 Manchester United 0 – 0 Manchester City
Champions League Group C
12/09 2020 Manchester City 3 – 0 Marseille
Premier League
12/05 2020 Manchester City 2 – 0 Fulham
Champions League Group C
12/01 2020 FC Porto 0 – 0 Manchester City
Premier League
11/28 2020 Manchester City 5 – 0 Burnley
West Brom – Statistics & current form
The euphoria after the promotion has long since vanished at West Bromwich Albion, the team of head coach Slaven Bilic (former Croatian team boss) has been stuck in the table cellar since the beginning of the season. After twelve games there are only six points on the credit side, the only win of the season was celebrated by the WBA in a cellar duel with Sheffield United.
Disastrous away record for the Baggies
The newcomer presents himself inferiorly, especially abroad. In six guest appearances, they had to return home five times without a point, only in the 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion a point was won thanks to a late goal.
Last weekend, carelessness at the beginning and end of the game resulted in a 2-1 defeat in the north of England against Newcastle United. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has already conceded 25 goals this season, making the Bilic-Elf the worst defensive in the league.
Pereira is still lacking creative spirit
Due to the surprising Burnley win at Arsenal, the gap to the saving bank is now three points. The Bilic-Elf must surely get the necessary points in the fight to stay in the league against other teams than away at Manchester City. Despite the crisis at the Guardiola-Elf, winning points is unrealistic. The betting base odds comparison provides between Manchester City and West Brom for the prediction on the X2 current betting odds of over 8.00.
Mainly because the Baggies still have to do without the dangerous offensive player Matheus Pereira (eight goals, 20 assists in the previous year). After the VAR intervened, he was sent off for a high leg against Crystal Palace and suspended for three games. Bilic then felt that he was being treated unfairly by the VAR one more time (for the fourth time this season). Due to his suspension, creativity is hardly available in the offensive game and even a goal against the strong city defence would be surprising.
The probable lineup of West Brom:
Johnstone – Ivanovic, O’Shea, Ajayi – Philipps, Sawyers, Gallagher, Furlong – Krovinovic – Robinson, Grant
Last matches from West Brom:
Premier League
12/12 2020 Newcastle United 2 – 1 West Bromwich Albion
12/06 2020 West Bromwich Albion 1 – 5 Crystal Palace
11/28 2020 West Bromwich Albion 1 – 0 Sheffield United
11/21 2020 Manchester United 1 – 0 West Bromwich Albion
11/08 2020 West Bromwich Albion 0 – 1 Tottenham
Manchester City vs West Brom – Direct comparison / H2H balance
On Boxing Day 2011 the Baggies in the English upper house of football celebrated a point win against the Citizens for the last time. Since this goalless duel in Hawthorns in West Bromwich Albion, the teams have faced each other a total of 13 more times, each time the favourite from Manchester prevailed – in some cases quite clearly.
Manchester City vs West Brom betting odds comparison
Betting Prediction: Manchester City
Odds: 1.1
Betting Prediction: Draw
Odds: 11
Betting Prediction: West Brom
Odds: 19
Manchester City vs West Brom Betting Predictions and Odds by PickSoccer Experts
Although Manchester City can look back on its weakest start to the season in many years, the bookmakers have no doubts that the Skyblues will win at home against the Baggies. No tip is recommended on the three-way market between Manchester City and West Brom, the odds are far too low for a home win.
Key Facts – Manchester City vs West Brom tips
- Club record set – six competitive games without a goal
- The Citizens have won 13 league games in a row against WBA
- 25 goals mean the worst defence in the league for WBA
The matter of course in the offensive game was lost at City for a long time this season. Now, however, a favourite opponent is visiting (13 wins in a row), who also has the weakest defence in the league. Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva, Ferran Torres, Kevin de Bruyne or Raheem Sterling – City continues to have outstanding quality on the offensive.
Should these actors finally get rolling again, a runaway victory is obvious. The lack of stability in the guest defence should result in countless opportunities for the Skyblues. Therefore, between Manchester City and West Brom, the tip alludes to the handicap win City -2.5 goals with six units.
