Match Pack: Leeds United vs West Bromwich Albion

Leeds United is showing incredible form as they prepare to host West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road. The Whites have demonstrated formidable strength at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 games on their own turf. They’ve turned their stadium into a fortress, having secured victory in all of their last 4 home fixtures.

With an impressive run of 16 games without a loss and an average of 3 points per game in their last 5 outings, Leeds United’s momentum is undeniable. Scoring an impressive 18 goals over those matches and keeping 3 clean sheets, the home side clearly has both a powerful offense and a sturdy defense.

On the flip side, West Bromwich Albion has been inconsistent, collecting 7 points from their last 5 games but maintaining a decent away form. The Baggies have seen both teams score in 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating that they could find the net against Leeds, though their defense will be heavily tested.

Historically, Leeds United holds the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, notably routing West Brom 4-0 in their last meeting. With Leeds averaging 2.59 points per game at home, compared to West Brom’s 1.18 on the road, the odds look stacked in favor of Leeds.

Expect an exciting fixture, likely featuring a couple of goals given the trend in both teams’ recent games, with Leeds United expected to extend their impressive unbeaten streak and maintain scoring form against West Bromwich Albion.

Insights

• Leeds United is in excellent form, winning all their last 5 games and remaining unbeaten in their last 16 matches.
• Leeds United averages 3 points per game over the last 5 games, with a strong attacking performance scoring 18 goals in those matches.
• Leeds United is a formidable team at home, unbeaten in their last 14 games and winning their last 4 home matches.
• Leeds United’s defense has been solid with 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games, conceding only 2 goals.
• West Bromwich Albion has secured 7 points from the last 5 games, averaging 1.4 points per game and scoring 6 goals.
• Recent history between the two shows Leeds United having an advantage with 4 wins in their last 9 meetings against West Bromwich Albion.
• Previous encounters between these teams have averaged 2.67 goals per game, with BTTS occurring 44% of the time.
• Leeds United’s home form is exceptional with an average of 2.59 points per game, while West Bromwich Albion averages 1.18 points per game away.
• Leeds United has consistently scored in their last 14 home games.
• West Bromwich Albion has shown some resilience, going 2 games undefeated, and scoring in 3 of their last 5 matches with BTTS landing.
• Historical meeting suggests Leeds United’s dominance with a recent 4-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.
• There is a high likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture given the trends of both teams scoring records.

Match Facts

• In the past six home encounters with West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United have claimed victory three times, with two draws, while West Bromwich Albion have won once. The goal tally stands at 11-5, favoring Leeds United.
• Over 14 recent meetings between the clubs, Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion have each secured five wins and four draws. Leeds lead the goal count 24-19.
• West Bromwich Albion’s last away victory against Leeds United was back in 2007.
• Last season, their clashes ended 1-1 at Leeds and 1-0 in favor of West Bromwich Albion on their home ground.
• Leeds United are currently on a four-match winning streak in the Championship.
• Leeds have also achieved four consecutive home victories in the Championship.
• Leeds United score 26% of their goals in the final 15 minutes (76-90) of matches.
• West Bromwich Albion find the back of the net 27% of the time between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• West Bromwich Albion are on a 10-match winless streak in away fixtures.
• Leeds haven’t lost to West Bromwich Albion in their last four home encounters.
• Leeds have only failed to score in one of their 17 home Championship matches this season.
• West Bromwich Albion didn’t score in three of their 17 away Championship fixtures this year.
• At home this season, Leeds boast a record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
• West Bromwich Albion’s away record this season stands at 4 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
• Joel Piroe leads Leeds United as top scorer with 14 goals, while Josh Maja heads West Bromwich Albion’s scoring with 12 goals.
• Manor Solomon has provided the most assists for Leeds with seven, and Tom Fellows has the most for West Bromwich Albion with ten.

• Jayden Bogle has accumulated the most yellow cards for Leeds United with nine, equal to Jayson Molumby for West Bromwich Albion.
• West Bromwich Albion have conceded in every one of their last 12 matches.
• Leeds win the first half in 43% of their games, and West Bromwich Albion do so in 34%.
• Their last encounter ended goalless (0-0).
• When leading 1-0 at home, Leeds go on to win 90% of the time.
• Conversely, when West Bromwich Albion lead 0-1 away, they secure victory 27% of the time.
• If trailing 0-1 at home, Leeds United manage to win 14% of their matches.
• West Bromwich Albion overcome a 1-0 away deficit only 13% of the time.
• Leeds United perform better in the Championship compared to West Bromwich Albion.
• Leeds’ recent five-match form surpasses that of West Bromwich Albion.
• Leeds United have lost just one of their last five encounters against West Bromwich Albion in all competitions.
• In their last five face-offs, Leeds won two games, West Bromwich Albion won one, and two ended in draws.
• On average, Leeds score 1.8 goals against West Bromwich Albion, who score 0.6 goals in return.
• The average goal count in matches between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion is 2.4.
• In the first half of their meetings, an average of 1.4 goals are scored.
• When playing at home, Leeds United typically score two goals, while West Bromwich Albion score 1.28 goals on their travels.