West Bromwich Albion vs Norwich City Prediction: Both teams aiming for top six

West Bromwich Albion will welcome Norwich City at The Hawthorns in Game Week 24 of the English Championship. Both teams are aiming for a top-six finish and there is just two point difference between the two. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

West Bromwich Albion form

West Bromwich Albion continued their underwhelming form with a 1-1 draw against Stoke City and a disappointing loss to Middlesbrough. Since their narrow win over Cardiff City on November 28, the team has only managed to secure one victory out of their last five matches. The Baggies were unable to contain former player Morgan Rogers, who proved to be a constant threat to their defence and scored the winning goal for Middlesbrough. West Brom manager Carlos Corberan admitted that his team was outplayed, and their performances have been far from convincing since their win over Ipswich Town a month ago. Despite their recent struggles, West Brom currently occupies a spot in the top six of the Championship, but they will face a tough challenge from eighth-placed Norwich in their upcoming match at The Hawthorns. The team will rely on the fitness of Brandon Thomas-Asante, as many of their other strikers have been plagued by injuries. Thomas-Asante's good health has earned him a place in Ghana's provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after scoring six goals in the second tier.

West Bromwich Albion Predicted Lineup

Palmer; Furlong, Bartley, Kipre, Townsend; Yokuslu, Molumby, Wallace, Swift, Sarmiento; Thomas-Asante

Norwich City form

Norwich City bounced back from their draw with Ipswich last week to secure a win against Huddersfield Town, extending their unbeaten run in December to five matches and strengthening their chances of a top-six finish. The team controlled possession at Carrow Road, as they have done in most of their home games this season, and showed patience in breaking the deadlock. Substitute Sam McCallum scored his first goal for Norwich early in the second half, followed by Borja Sainz's second goal in three matches. Despite some early speculation about his position, manager David Wagner's job seems secure for now, thanks to the team's recent success. Norwich City are now close to surpassing West Brom and Hull City, currently sitting just two points behind sixth-place Hull City. Striker Jon Rowe has been one of the team's standout performers this season, with 10 goals in the Championship so far. His memorable brace at Portman Road on December 16 has already earned him a place in Norwich City's history.

Norwich City Predicted Lineup

Gunn; Stacey, Duffy, McLean, McCallum; Nunez, Sara, Hernandez, Rowe, Sainz; Barnes

West Bromwich Albion vs Norwich City Expert Tips

Since the start of December, West Brom has faced difficulties due to a challenging series of matches. However, it is widely known that Corberan's Baggies at The Hawthorns always put up a fight regardless of the circumstances. Norwich, on the other hand, is starting to showcase their potential for a top-six position, especially with notable performances from Rowe and Sainz. Therefore, it is anticipated that the Canaries will secure at least one point on Boxing Day.