Manchester City vs West Brom betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
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Manchester City vs West Brom betting tips
This article covers Manchester City vs West Brom betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Manchester City vs West Brom betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Manchester City vs West Brom: Match details
Match: Manchester City vs West Bromwich Albion
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 15, 2020
Kick-off time: 8:00 pm, December 15, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: A general view of the Nike Merlin matchball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford on February 23, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Manchester City 3-0 West Brom
Manchester City’s frustrating start to the season continued in the Manchester derby as they were held to a draw.
The point means Pep Guardiola’s side remain in 9th and six points off the top of the Premier League.
West Brom suffered an 8th defeat of the season in their last outing as Newcastle United secured a late three points.
The Baggies have now collected just six points and are second from bottom after 12 matches played.
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire (left) and Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. (Photo by Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Manchester City FC vs Crystal Palace FC - 4:0
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Manchester City FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC - 1:0
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Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC - 0:2
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Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC - 1:3
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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West Ham United FC vs West Bromwich Albion - 2:1
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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs West Bromwich Albion - 2:3
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West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal FC - 0:4
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West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United - 0:5
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| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester City FC | 4 - 0 | Crystal Palace FC |
| January 13, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester City FC | 1 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| January 10, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Manchester City FC | 3 - 0 | Birmingham City |
| January 6, 2021 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| January 3, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Chelsea FC | 1 - 3 | Manchester City FC |
| January 19, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | West Ham United FC | 2 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 16, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 2 - 3 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Blackpool | 2 - 2 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 2, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 4 | Arsenal FC |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 5 | Leeds United |
| Manchester City FC | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Matches played | 19 |
| 10 | Matches won | 2 |
| 258 | Goal attempts | 146 |
| 91 | Shots on goal | 52 |
| 95 | Shots off goal | 61 |
| 117 | Corner kicks | 64 |
| 65% | Average ball possession | 38% |
| 72 | Shots blocked | 33 |
| 22 | Cards given | 27 |
| 203 | Free kicks | 238 |
| 27 | Offsides | 36 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 4 | Shots on bar | 0 |
| 26 | Goals by foot | 12 |
| 3 | Goals by head | 2 |
| 29 | Goals scored | 15 |
| 13 | Goals conceded | 43 |
| Manchester City FC | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Matches | 35 |
| 17 | Home Matches | 18 |
| 18 | Away Matches | 17 |
| 67 | Total Goals | 33 |
| 1.91 | Average Goals Scored | 0.94 |
| 24 | Wins | 6 |
| 6 | Losses | 24 |
| 5 | Draws | 5 |
| December 15, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester City FC | 1 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 31, 2018 | Premier League 17/18 | Manchester City FC | 3 - 0 | West Bromwich Albion |
| October 28, 2017 | Premier League 17/18 | West Bromwich Albion | 2 - 3 | Manchester City FC |
| September 20, 2017 | EFL Cup 17/18 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| May 16, 2017 | Premier League 16/17 | Manchester City FC | 3 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
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Kevin De Bruyne to score first. Pep Guardiola’s side looked toothless in the Manchester derby with their forwards failing to deliver.
De Bruyne once again looked City’s only genuine bright spark and they will be hoping he can produce his magic on Tuesday.
The Belgian has only netted twice in the Premier League this season, so he will be desperate to add to his tally against West Brom.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at Molineux on September 21, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
Manchester City vs West Brom: Match preview
Manchester City’s struggles continued on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw with Manchester United.
Both sides’ approach to the game was criticised with the two teams seemingly playing not to lose in a drab affair.
In attack, Pep Guardiola’s side looked uninspired and clearly missing a real goal threat in the absence of Sergio Aguero.
Gabriel Jesus has struggled to fill the void left by the Argentine. The Brazilian has scored just twice in the league this season.
Man City have netted 17 times this season, fewer than any other side in the league’s top half.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)
West Brom’s defensive difficulties
West Brom conceded a late goal to Newcastle United on Saturday as they slipped to an 8th defeat of the season.
The Baggies look set for a real battle to remain in the division taking just six points from 12 matches.
Right now, their biggest issue appears to be in defence, where they have conceded 25 goals, more than any other team.
Scoring goals has also been an issue, netting just nine times, the third-lowest in the league.
Their next five matches also look very tricky with games against City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Conor Gallagher of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at The Hawthorns on November 8, 2020 in West Bromwich, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Fradgley – AMA/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)
Manchester City team news vs West Brom
Sergio Aguero’s return from injury was further delayed by a bout of gastroenteritis.
The striker could return on Tuesday, but would only likely be able to make the bench.
Eric Garcia remains sidelined until the New Year due to injury. John Stones could make his fourth start in a row for the Sky Blues.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 30: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City walks in before the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on March 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
West Brom team news vs Manchester City
West Brom will now have to deal with the absence of Matheus Pereira for another two matches.
The midfielder was sent off against Crystal Palace.
Hal Robson-Kanu, Sam Field and Conor Townsend all remain out through injury.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Matheus Pereira of West Bromwich Albion runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Barnsley at The Hawthorns on October 22, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
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This article was edited by Benjamin Newman.
