Manchester United FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Everton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Medipol Basaksehir FK | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | RB Leipzig | H | 5–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Chelsea FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Manchester United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Fulham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | Southampton FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Manchester United FC launch into their encounter with West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' West Bromwich Albion FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester United FC that had 409 games and scored 674 goals.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Fernandes, as he is very good at scoring at Old Trafford with 49 goals in the last 39 games.
- 55' David De Gea has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 409 appearances.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bruno Fernandes makes it 1-0.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' It is a substitution in West Bromwich Albion FC team. Grady Diangana is replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu on 62 minute.
- 63' The crowd applauds Juan Mata as he leaves the pitch. Edinson Cavani steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' Poor challenge from Conor Gallagher. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 79' The West Bromwich Albion FC bench stirs into life. Branislav Ivanovic is withdrawn and Filip Krovinovic gets his opportunity.
- 84' A tactical swap from Manchester United FC — Scott McTominay on, Fred off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against West Bromwich Albion FC's shape.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Manchester United FC. Edinson Cavani will be fuming at that decision.
- West Bromwich Albion FC will have plenty to reflect on. Manchester United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 1
-
17
Fred ↓ Scott McTominay 84'
- 10
- 9
- 31
- 2
-
8
Mata ↓ Edinson Cavani 63'
- 18
- 27
Bench
- 21
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 84'
- 26
- 38
-
34
Donny van de Beek ↑ 79'
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↑ 63'
- 33
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 5
- 11
- 2
- 19
- 29
- 6
- 12
- 20
- 18
Bench
- 27
- 10
-
4
Hal Robson-Kanu ↑ 62'
- 16
- 25
-
7
Callum Robinson ↑ 62'
-
17
Filip Krovinovic ↑ 79'
Coach
Slaven Bilic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 2 |
| Mbaye Diagne | 1 |
Manchester United FC Form
2020-11-21
Manchester United FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2020-11-07
Everton FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
2020-11-04
Medipol Basaksehir FK
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2020-11-01
Manchester United FC
0–1
Arsenal FC
L
2020-10-28
Manchester United FC
5–0
RB Leipzig
W
2020-10-24
Manchester United FC
0–0
Chelsea FC
D
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2020-11-21
Manchester United FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2020-11-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2020-11-02
Fulham FC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2020-10-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2020-10-19
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Burnley FC
D
2020-10-04
Southampton FC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
46%
Manchester United FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
17.3%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
2.5%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 27% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.