West Brom vs Liverpool tips and predictions

West Brom generous price to show why they aren't no-hopers

The home win won't have caught many people's attention but backing the favourites at those short odds isn't going to create a Tony Montana bank balance.

West Brom can look at some of the reverses in Liverpool's recent results. Losses have slowly been stacking up for this away squad over their last 18 fixtures. They've been defeated 7 times in that period. For a team so short in the betting, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this.

Let's see what else makes the upset look like good value.

West Brom cannot afford to wallow in any feelings of self-doubt. If the hosts are up for it, they'll have gained a lot confidence from their previous outings. They have looked powerful. Their recent 6 matches have seen them averaging an impressive 2.0 goals per game and at the back they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 6 home games.

Away from home Liverpool have conceded at least once in all of their last 3 matches. Further, there could be signs that their scoring form is in a slump. The attacking form shown by the visitors has been short of quality. They averaged just 1.3 goals in their last 18 matches.

So, if the home team is to pull off the upset, it is crucial that they take their chances. Their finishing has been impressive in some of their recent showings. It could be what is required if they are to somehow deny the visitors.

Despite the clear favouritism for Liverpool it will be fun to see West Brom catch them cold. It is not a strong view and it won't be for everyone, but the Yes BTTS bet is the cautious side bet.