One point separates Southampton and West Bromwich Albion ahead of their weekend’s top-six clash. This Championship matchday #16 will be played at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday with the hosts fourth on 27 points and the visitors fifth on 26. Southampton have won eight, drawn three and lost four matches but are coming on the back of a rich run of form. The hosts are unbeaten in seven matches coming into this fixture, winning five and drawing two. That has put them in a solid position as a top-six contender after four straight defeats to start the month of September threatened to derail their campaign. Their form at home hasn’t been spectacular but steady with two wins, one draw and two defeats over their last five league matches at this venue.
West Brom have resurrected their campaign with three straight wins that has elevated them to be one of the top-six contenders. Two of those wins have come with a clean sheet and each victory was accompanied by a clean sheet, underlining their growing credentials. The Baggies will hope to piggyback on their form that has seen them lose just once across their last ten league matches – winning five and drawing four. Their away form isn’t convincing, but enough to back them on the double chance market. The Baggies have won two and drawn three of their last six away league matches, losing just once.