Blackpool vs West Bromwich Albion
9th January 1500hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/11 odds taken 0921 GMT, Friday 8 January
EFL League One outfit Blackpool welcome Premier League club West Bromwich Albion to Bloomfield Road on Saturday for a third round tie in the 2020-21 Emirates FA Cup. Neil Critchley’s men are currently 13th in the third tier, while Sam Allardyce’s Baggies sit 19th in the Premier League table. This promises to be an intriguing cup tie in Lancashire. Take a look at the best betting odds and predictions.
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Blackpool Preview – Can the League One Tangerines cause an upset?
Neil Critchley’s Blackpool have had a mixed season in League One up until now. Having played 20 games, the Tangerines are in 13th spot, winning eight, drawing three and losing nine to take 27 points from a possible 60.
The Pool have been in poor form of late, winning just one of their previous six in all competitions. They have lost their last two in League One, with Shrewsbury Town and Bristol Rovers both getting the better of them.
On their way to the third round of the FA Cup, Blackpool have picked up two impressive away wins. After a 3-0 win at Eastbourne, the Tangerines won 4-0 at Harrogate. Saturday’s fixture against the Premier League side will be a tough test, but Blackpool will fancy their chances on home turf.
West Bromwich Albion Preview – Big Sam’s boys to secure a much-needed win?
Since winning promotion as EFL Championship runners-up, West Bromwich Albion have endured a miserable season in the Premier League. The Baggies board sacked Slaven Bilic after a poor start, replacing him with the experienced Sam Allardyce.
Albion have made a woeful start under their new manager, losing to Aston Villa (3-0), Leeds United (5-0) and Arsenal (4-0). However, they did pick up a point against Liverpool at Anfield. West Brom also drew with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Bilic’s last match in charge in mid-December.
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With West Brom embroiled in a scrap for survival, all focus will be on the Premier League. However, the Midlands outfit will be desperate to avoid an FA Cup upset at Bloomfield Road this weekend.
Blackpool vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Advice
This will be the first game between the pair since a Premier League meeting back in January 2011. Almost ten years ago to the date, West Brom edged a five-goal thriller at The Hawthorns. However, the Pool won the reverse game 2-1 at Bloomfield Road.
Key Facts – Blackpool vs West Bromwich Albion Betting Tip
- West Brom have picked up five wins from their last six meetings with Blackpool
- The Baggies have claimed just one win since September
- The Tangerines have won only one of their last six in all competitions
West Brom are in miserable form, but they cannot afford to lose in the cup to a League One side. Allardyce will be looking for a big response from his players after conceding nine and scoring none in their last two. We are backing West Brom to get the job done in Lancashire. The away win is priced at 10/11.
West Brom have struggled for goals lately, but Conor Gallagher, who is on loan from Chelsea, scored the only goal of the game in Albion’s sole Premier League victory of the season back in November. The 20-year-old is priced at 10/3 to score anytime on Saturday.
The best betting odds for Blackpool vs West Bromwich Albion
Blackpool to win: 14/5 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
West Bromwich Albion to win: 10/11 at Bet365
