West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Prediction: Both sides eliminated from EFL Cup

West Bromwich Albion would play hosts to Leeds United in this English Championship Match in Game Week 2. Both sides were travelling to play the EFL Cup First Round fixtures and got eliminated from the competition. Who will come out on top at the end of ninety minutes?

West Bromwich Albion Form

After its gloomy four losses during the pre-season, West Brom had an impressive performance on their last match at Loftus Road as they defeated Queens Park Rangers 3-1. It ran into a bad course when they stepped into the forced EFL Cup and suffered elimination by Fleetwood Town via 2-1, mainly due to an Under-21 player turning out for them. This latest defeat will ensure that West Brom will only focus on their Championship season till the end of the year. Try to get promoted to the Premier League after finishing in fifth place. A good home record on The Hawthorns was a pivotal part of their successful time last year. The team ended up winning 15 out of 23 of those games at home. West Brom will nevertheless be helped to try and recover a significant portion of them against the side they had that famous win over last season.

West Bromwich Albion Predicted Lineup

Palmer; Furlong, Bartley, Ajayi, Heggem; Molumby, Mowatt; Fellows, Swift, Grant; Maja

Leeds United Form

Leeds United fans have seen quite a lot of attacking thrills, with nine goals flying in in two matches in the past week down at Elland Road. The side—albeit not able to pick up their first win of the season so far—were able to hold out for a point after a late equalizer from Brenden Aaronson in the game against Portsmouth last Saturday but then suffered a very disappointing defeat to Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.

Despite dominating possession, it was all square with nothing to show as Solomon Brynn's side scored three times in the second half through Anfernee Dijksteel, Delano Burgzorg, and Josh Coburn. So, it will be a look ahead to the match against The Hawthorns for the first win of the season.

The Peacocks lost in their last visit to The Hawthorns. Yet, they have had great days out in the Black Country with a 5-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in December last year. Leeds will still find their inspiration from having averaged 37 points from 23 Championship away games last season.

Leeds United Predicted Lineup

Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo; Ampadu, Gruev; James, Piroe, Gnonto; Joseph

West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United Expert Picks

After one of the best shows in the latest match against QPR, West Brom will be raring to go in the next match in front of their supporters at The Hawthorns with one among their promotion rivals. Leeds is expected to be a bit wobbly after the last defeat against Middlesbrough and that too minus the services of Rutter upfront. Thus, Farke's team may find it tough to secure a point from this game.