West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal
25th August 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
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Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1322 GMT, Tuesday 24 August
West Bromwich Albion entertain Arsenal at The Hawthorns this Wednesday for an intriguing tie in the EFL Cup. After dropping down from the top tier at the end of last season, West Brom have made an excellent start to life back in the EFL Championship. As for the Gunners, they have started their Premier League campaign with back-to-back 2-0 defeats. Can Mikel Arteta’s men secure a much-needed win in the cup on Wednesday?
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West Bromwich Albion Preview – Can the Baggies make it four wins on the spin?
Valerien Ismael did a remarkable job at Barnsley last season, taking the Tykes from the cusp of the bottom three to the play-offs. After Sam Allardyce left The Hawthorns at the end of last term, the West Bromwich Albion board moved quickly to bring Ismael to the West Midlands.
Just like he did at Oakwell last year, Ismael has hit the ground running. West Brom have taken ten points from their opening four Championship games, winning three in a row after opening up with a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. Over the past couple of weeks, the Baggies have beaten the likes of Luton Town, Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers in successive fixtures.
In-form West Brom will fancy their chances of securing a fourth league and cup victory on the spin this Wednesday. The home win is priced at 11/4.
Arsenal Preview – Will the Gunners book their spot in next round?
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal had a poor year last time around, with the club failing to secure European football for the first time in two decades. The Gunners finished in eighth spot with just 61 points to their name, winning 18, losing 13 and drawing seven.
Arsenal finished strong last term but have kicked off this season with back-to-back Premier League defeats. On the opening weekend, the Gunners lost 2-0 to Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium. They were then outclassed by Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium last Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku and Reece James netting in a comfortable 2-0 Blues victory.
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Arsenal will be desperate for a win in the cup before the weekend’s daunting task at Manchester City. The away win on Wednesday is available at 19/20.
West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal Betting Advice
On their way to relegation from the Premier League last term, West Brom were beaten home and away by Arsenal. The Gunners cruised to two victories, scoring seven and shipping one along the way. They won 4-0 at The Hawthorns and 3-1 at the Emirates.
Since 2015, the Baggies have picked up just one win over the London side. Arsenal are unbeaten in four, winning three and drawing one.
Key Facts – West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- This will be the first EFL Cup meeting between the pair since September 2013
- West Brom have won their last three in the Championship
- Arsenal have kicked off their Premier League season with two defeats
Arsenal were poor at Brentford and were outplayed by Chelsea, but they should win this cup tie against Championship opposition. However, West Brom have been excellent in the second tier so far, and Ismael’s men will no doubt cause Arsenal problems – take a punt on the away win and both teams to score at 3/1.
Arsenal have scored the opening goal in each of their last four against West Brom. Put some money on the away team to strike first in this one at 4/7.
The best betting odds for West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal
West Bromwich Albion to win: 11/4 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Arsenal to win: 19/20 at Bet365
