Rafael Guillén
The round of 16 of the FA Cup is already on and a very even match between Bristol City vs West Bromwich is scheduled. Both teams are on interesting streaks and are enjoying a good momentum. This is the beauty of the FA Cup, it can all be over for a team after only one game.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we are constantly working to provide you the best sports betting information and FA Cup predictions. So below you will find our prediction for this match between Bristol City vs West Bromwich.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Bristol City vs West Bromwich FA Cup Round of 16 Game on January 28, 2023
- Where: Ashton Gate, Bristol, England
- When: Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10:00 AM ET
- Moneyline: Bristol City (+240) / Tie (+230) / West Bromwich (+120)
- Asian Handicap: Bristol City (AH +0.25, -109) / West Bromwich (-0.25, -117)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-103) Under (-130)
- Both teams score: Yes (-134) / No (+100)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Bristol City Preview
As we told you, Bristol cannot afford to lose, and they are taking it seriously because they have been undefeated for 4 games now. And, even though they have three draws and only one win, they are still adding up, but they need to make it three for three. Obviously, this is in the league, but the same applies for the FA Cup.
They are a team that likes to get to the goal area, and the statistics make this very noticeable because they have not scored a goal from half distance in the tournament. One could say they are pretty predictable. Teams already know they are going to try to get in and finish inside the area, as they won’t risk a shot.
Out of 15 games played at Ashton Gate, they have 5 wins and 6 defeats, so their home performance is not ideal. Their last defeat at home was precisely against West Bromwich, and they lost by a score of 2-0. But this is the FA Cup, and it’s a good time for a rematch.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Max O’Leary; George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Robert Atkinson, Cameron Pring; Matty James, Kal Naismith; Mark Sykes, Alex Scott, Antoine Semenyo; Nahki Wells
West Bromwich Preview
In the Championship, they were passing with flying colors with 9 consecutive victories, until they met Burnley who beat them 2-0. However, The Baggies are serious, and they bring a very connected team. The Spaniard, Carlos Corberán, has done a wonderful job on the team.
They like to have the ball, just like Bristol, but they do try from distance because they finish the play and have a chance to get back on track if they miss. In fact, that is an important weapon in their offense, as they have had 119 attempts and 10 goals from outside the goal area.
Playing away from home, they are not doing badly, as they score more than they receive. They have a current record of 18 goals scored and 16 conceded, although their last defeat (and the one that stopped their streak) was away. They already know Bristol and they play like them. Will they be able to kick them out?
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer; Darnell Furlong, Rada O’Shea, Erik Peters, Conor Townsend; Jayson Molumby, Okay Yokuslu; Grady Diangana, Jed Wallace, John Swift; Daryl Rice.
JefeBet Prediction
West Bromwich know how to play at Ashton Gate, and that background will help them to overcome the difficult visit and continue their FA Cup run, which they have not won since 1968, when Jeff Astle’s goal defeated Everton at Wembley.
Prediction: Bristol City 1-3 West Bromwich.
