David Prutton is anticipating an exciting clash between West Brom and Southampton at St. Mary’s this weekend. The pundit, in his Sky Sports column on November 9, foresees a 2-2 draw, attributing it to the abundance of confidence both teams bring into the game. Placing both the Baggies and the Saints in the Championship’s top contenders, Prutton highlights the quality expected to be on display during the match.
Currently, West Brom sits fifth in the table, just one point and place behind Southampton. Russell Martin’s side remains unbeaten in their last seven league games. Despite the recent success of West Brom, Prutton believes the encounter will end in a draw due to the impressive form and confidence of both teams.
Southampton’s late win at Millwall adds to their strong position in the Championship, making them part of the chasing pack at the top. West Brom, with three consecutive victories, is also a formidable force. The article suggests that facing a relegated Premier League team like Southampton poses a challenge, given the financial strength these clubs often retain after relegation.
While West Brom has faced challenges in recent months, including the absence of key players like Daryl Dike, John Swift, and Josh Maja, their attacking duo of Brandon Thomas-Asante and Grady Diangana is in good form. Despite missing some key players, manager Carlos Corberan aims for another positive result on the south coast.
The article also notes that West Brom has been operating without certain key players but may see some returning from the injury list after the international break. This potential boost in player availability could contribute to maintaining momentum and building confidence for the upcoming busy schedule leading up to Christmas.
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