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West Brom v Aston Villa Betting Tips [15 May 2019]
The match
English Championship top-scorer Dwight Gayle’s red card was a big blow for West Bromwich Albion from their playoff semi-final first leg 1-2 loss against Aston Villa. The Baggies have now seen over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven Championship matches. Even playing at home, their last five Championship games have seen them produce over 2.5 match goals. However, five of their last nine goals scored at home came from Gayle and his absence will be a massive worry. They have failed to score in just one of their 23 Championship home games during the regular season, so the Baggies should be confident of finding the net. So shall be Villa, who have scored in 19 of their 23 away games during the regular season. They have scored in each of their last seven Championship trips and have won five of their last six Championship away games. In addition, they have won six of their last eight games to finish the regular season on a high (W6, D1, L1). Having picked up a crucial lead in the first-leg, the visitors will look to defend the lead and progress to the all-important playoff final.
Key Statistics
- West Brom have scored at least twice in each of their last five Championship home matches.
- Aston Villa have seen goals at both ends in seven of their last nine Championship games.
- Sixteen of the last 18 teams winning the first leg of the Championship playoff semi-final has gone on to progress.
The bet of our experts
West Brom were leading the game on the front foot for more than 70 minutes in the first leg, only to see their hopes shattered in the space of five minutes. Without their star man Dwight Gayle, the Baggies will be pressed for goals and Aston Villa will look to make that count. The visitors are in better shape and form to go with their lead from the first leg, which makes them favourites to progress.
Created on 13/05/2019 at 10:05
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