West Brom – Arsenal will play on Saturday, January 2, starting at 20:00 in the 17th round of the Premier League. The game will be played on The Hawthorns and will be led from the center by Martin Atkinson.
It is interesting that in the last 7 direct confrontations, the team that played on its own field did not lose. Moreover, in 6 of these direct matches, the host team prevailed. It is noteworthy that the most recent confrontations took place in the 2017-2018 season. Then, Arsenal prevailed over Emirates with 2-0 and the draw away, score 1-1.
The host team is newly promoted to the Premier League and will most likely be involved in the fight to avoid relegation. West Brom has only one success in the first 16 rounds, 1-0 against the last ranked Sheffield Utd. So, the group led by Samuel Allardyce is in 19th place with a total of 8 points, 5 lengths away from relegation. It is noteworthy that West Brom has the weakest defense with 35 goals scored in 16 rounds.
On the other hand, the “gunners” come after a success, 1-0 away in Brighton. It was the second consecutive victory for Arteta’s group after prevailing at home with a round before, 3-1 with Chelsea. So, Arsenal reached 20 points and ranks 13th, 6 lengths away from the top 5.
West Brom, one victory after the first 16 stages;
West Brom, the weakest defense in the Premier League, 35 goals conceded;
Arsenal comes after two consecutive victories after in the previous 7 rounds it had registered 5 defeats and two draws;
It is clear, Arsenal has not had a good season so far, but the “gunners” are in an obvious increase in form. On the other hand, West Brom is one of the weakest groups in the Premier League and has great chances to return to the Championship at the end of the season. Normally, Arteta’s team should not lose in a match with goals.
PREDICTION: Arsenal to win @ 1,62
