Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Kick-off is on Friday 18 December for West Brom and Sheffield Utd, a Championship meeting. On Elo there is next to nothing in it between West Brom and Sheffield Utd.
Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 0.2 a game, so unders appeal. Defensively West Brom stand out: 90% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
There is no tipster preview on West Brom vs Sheffield Utd yet, so head to our Championship tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| West BromHome | Rating | Sheffield UtdAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,529 | Overall | 1,492 |
| 1,573 | Match venue | 1,539 |
| 1,573 | At home | 1,520 |
| 1,442 | Away | 1,539 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,452 | Attack | 1,514 |
| 1,569 | Defence | 1,514 |
| 1,480 | Home attack | 1,526 |
| 1,417 | Away attack | 1,504 |
| 1,591 | Home defence | 1,526 |
| 1,528 | Away defence | 1,561 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,477 | Goal environment | 1,475 |
| 1,515 | Home goals | 1,508 |
| 1,462 | Away goals | 1,467 |
| 1,519 | Possession | 1,496 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,520 | Set-piece attack | 1,474 |
| 1,520 | Set-piece defence | 1,475 |
| 1,503 | Close games | 1,469 |
| 1,539 | Winning margin | 1,503 |
Match venue compares West Brom at home with Sheffield Utd away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 13 meetings since December 2018, West Brom have won five, Sheffield Utd have taken five and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our West Brom vs Sheffield Utd prediction page.