Fallen off in a big way’ – Luton Town vs West Brom prediction: The72.
The72’s writers offer their Luton Town vs West Brom prediction ahead of the Championship clash on Friday.
West Brom head to Kenilworth Road to face Luton Town on Friday night with both sides looking to find form in the Championship.
West Brom had an excellent start to the season but a run of six matches without a win has seen them slip 5th place ahead of their clash with Luton Town.
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The Baggies have drawn their last four and only scored one goal in that period. Striker Josh Maja had started the season well but the goals have dried up in recent weeks, so he’ll be targeting a return to the scoresheet on Friday night.
Carlos Corberan recently celebrated two years in charge The Hawthorns but will be prioritising a return to winning ways here.
west brom, ‘Fallen off in a big way’ – Luton Town vs West Brom prediction: The72
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Luton Town meanwhile are not having the season they’d have expected after relegation from the Premier League last year.
Rob Edwards’ side find themselves in the relegation zone after 12 games and have just one win in six games.
Last time out, a 92nd minute Haji Wright goal saw the Hatters lose 3-2 away to Coventry City despite leading 2-0 until the 59th minute. Pressure is growing on Edwards to turn things around after a steep drop off from last year.
Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…
Charlie Hodgson
“These two sides are desperate for a win. Luton Town will have thought they’d be in the promotion mix this year and need a run of wins to kickstart their season.
“Despite their brilliant start, West Brom are also in need of a win. It came as no shock that Carlos Corberan had a team fighting at the top at the start of this year and to get a win at Luton, you need to be setup perfectly.
west brom, ‘Fallen off in a big way’ – Luton Town vs West Brom prediction: The72
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“With the importance of this game, for both sides, I can see it being a cagey affair, especially if West Brom get some control. I’ll say this ends level though, a result that doesn’t do much for either side.”
“With both sides in dire need of a win but in dismal form, I can’t see this one ending how either side would like.
“Luton Town have endured a dismal start to life back in the Championship and fans will be asking questions if things don’t improve soon. A game against West Brom is a tough one, but perhaps a raucous Kenilworth Road crowd can help them claim a big win against an out-of-form side.
“The Baggies have fallen off in a big way to the surprise of many. The Hatters can be there for the taking but Corberan’s men are lacking conviction, so I’m not sure they’ll have enough to get the win.
“I’ll say this ends level.”
