Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Two sides currently occupying play-off positions will meet at The Hawthorns, although Sunderland have all but secured their place in the top six. They hold a 15-point cushion over seventh place, while West Bromwich Albion are clinging on only by virtue of goal difference.
West Bromwich Albion
The hosts have a marginal advantage over Middlesbrough by just three goals and lead Bristol City by six. The squad could have been sitting in fifth place—currently held by Coventry City—but have squandered their chances by collecting just two points from their last three matches. The team has struggled for goals throughout the campaign, a trend that persisted even when Carlos Corberan was in charge. Averaging 1.2 goals per game has often not been enough to achieve the desired outcomes. Across their previous eight fixtures, all have ended with Total Under 2.5 goals, and they have managed only two victories in that span.
Sunderland
Sunderland are firmly settled in fourth place and face minimal pressure, having registered seven more wins (20) than West Bromwich Albion and showing a clear preference for decisive outcomes over draws—just 18 in total. Away from home, they follow a well-defined pattern: they either win or lose. That has been the case in six of their last seven league fixtures. Under Regis Le Bri, the team has lost only three times in 15 English Football League Championship matches in 2025. The Total Under 3.5 goals has landed 12 times during that period.
West Bromwich Albion vs Sunderland Prediction
Sunderland may appear to be in a comfortable position, with no team within nine points in either direction. However, they are unlikely to relax just yet, with play-off qualification not yet mathematically secured. We expect a solid result for the away side.
