Southampton vs West Brom Prediction & Picks - Championship

Prediction published on 5/16/24, 6:17 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 5/16/24 at 8:39 AM in Soccer Picks

Just like the other semifinal, the first leg lacked excitement. Southampton and West Bromwich ended in a 0-0 draw last week with a Premier League spot on the line in a few days. Suffice it to say, both sides can't hide on Friday night, as there must be a winner after 90 minutes or more. One thing is certain, the Saints are determined to make a difference in front of their supporters because no one wants to relive the disappointment equivalent to last year. In a match with such high stakes, the Red and Whites will need to showcase all the good things they have displayed throughout the season to overcome a former top-flight member.

Like the home team, WBA wishes to regain the joy of playing in the Premier League. After many years in the second division, Carlos Corberan's men want to defy the odds by going all the way in the playoffs. The task doesn't look easy on paper, but the Baggies have shown they can elevate their game at crucial moments. Victorious 3-0 over Preston ten days ago, the blue and whites must recall that performance to leave one of the country's seaside towns with the ticket to the final stage of the playoffs.