West Brom vs Brighton – FA Cup replay set to produce goals

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Last updated: 05 Feb 2019

Tolu Shotade 05 Feb 2019

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Baggies to edge clash at the Hawthorns over 2.5 goals

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West Brom vs Brighton clash tipped to produce goals at the Hawthorns (Getty Images)

West Brom vs Brighton Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Goals are expected when West Brom take on Brighton in an FA Cup replay at the Hawthorns. Both teams have good quality going forward with the likes of Jay Rodriguez, Dwight Gayle and Glenn Murray in action. This match is expected to go over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.05.

West Bromwich Albion FC Form & Team News

West Brom are having a fine campaign in the Championship as they are one of the teams currently gunning for promotion into the English Premier League. They are unbeaten in four of their last five matches, including the 0-0 draw in the first match against Brighton.

The Baggies are coming off a defeat at home against Middlesbrough last time out in the Championship. Jay Rodriguez and Dwight Gayle got the goals for Darren Moore's team as they lost 3-2 against their promotion rivals.

Rodriguez and Gayle have been the stars of the show for West Brom this season having combined for 30 goals. Both men should start in attack on Wednesday alongside Hal Robson-Kanu while the likes of Chris Brunt and Jake Livermore are also in contention to feature.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form & Team News

Brighton appear to be going through a rough patch at the moment as they are without a win in their last five matches in all competitions. They have suffered three defeats in that run with their last victory coming at the start of January.

The Seagulls were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Watford in the EPL last Saturday. Chris Hughton's men were unable to find a way past an inspired Ben Foster in goal for the Hornets.

Glenn Murray is likely to feature in attack in place of Florin Andone who started the first match at the Amex. Jurgen Locadia is expected to retain his place in the team with the likes of Anthony Knockaert and Pascal Gross also set to play.

West Brom vs Brighton Head-to-Head

West Brom have a 4-1 edge in this fixture with six draws from 11 previous matches against Brighton. The visitors suffered a 2-0 defeat on their last trip to the Hawthorns.

West Brom vs Brighton Match Up

West Brom and Brighton have quality in attack with the likes of Gayle, Rodriguez and Murray, all of whom have impressed this season. Both teams have been unconvincing at the back lately and could play into the hands of the attackers.

The Baggies often do their best work in front of their fans having gone unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches. They also have a good record against Brighton with just one defeat in 11 meetings and will be confident of securing the win on Wednesday.

West Brom vs Brighton Key Statistics

West Brom have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (FA Cup).
West Brom have won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Brighton (all competitions).
Brighton have lost 6 of their last 9 away matches (all competitions).

Verdict

West Brom boast one of the most prolific duos in the Championship with Gayle and Rodrigez who have scored 15 goals each. Brighton also have Murray, who has found the net 10 times in the Premier League this season.

Given the quality in attack for both teams, I am predicting an outcome of over 2.5 goals on Wednesday. I am also tipping West Brom to secure the win having emerged victorious in three of their last four home matches against Brighton.

Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 2.05 at bet365 – 5 Units

Value Bet: West Brom Win @ 2.80 at bet365 – 3 Units