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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 26 Sep 2020 · 16:30 UTC The Hawthorns HT 45+4' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

West Bromwich Albion FC vs Chelsea FCPremier League at The Hawthorns.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
  • Referee Lee Mason
  • Referee Marc Perry
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Daniel Robathan

Head-to-Head

1
1
West Bromwich Albion FC 2 games · Avg 6.5 goals Chelsea FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Sep Chelsea FC H 3–3 D
19 Sep Everton FC A 2–5 L
13 Sep Leicester City FC H 0–3 L
22 Jul Queens Park Rangers FC H 2–2 D
17 Jul Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–2 L
14 Jul Fulham FC H 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Sep West Bromwich Albion FC A 3–3 D
20 Sep Liverpool FC H 0–2 L
14 Sep Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 3–1 W
08 Aug FC Bayern München A 1–4 L
01 Aug Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
26 Jul Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against West Bromwich Albion FC and Chelsea FC has kicked off!
  • 4' What a strike from Callum Robinson! The score is 1-0.
  • 8' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Marcos Alonso.
  • 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering West Bromwich Albion FC that had 377 games and scored 482 goals.
  • 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both West Bromwich Albion FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' What composure from Callum Robinson! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 27' Kyle Bartley doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 27' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Reece James.
  • 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' West Bromwich Albion FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Azpilicueta. He replaces Marcos Alonso on 46 minute.
  • 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' The England Mason Mount breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 3-1!
  • 60' Chelsea FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 65' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Hal Robson-Kanu. He replaces Callum Robinson on 66 minute.
  • 70' The deadlock is broken! Callum Hudson-Odoi gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
  • 73' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 73 minute. Thiago Silva leaves to be changed by Olivier Giroud.
  • 74' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Grady Diangana has done his job and it is now time for Matt Phillips to step up.
  • 79' Supporters expect more eagerness from Semi Ajayi, as he is very good at scoring at The Hawthorns with 8 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 82' West Bromwich Albion FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 86' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Andreas Christensen gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' The West Bromwich Albion FC bench stirs into life. Matheus Pereira is withdrawn and Sam Field gets his opportunity.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89 West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: West Bromwich Albion FC or Chelsea FC 75% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
West Bromwich Albion FC40% Draw25% Chelsea FC35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Chelsea FC
60%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Chelsea FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
West Bromwich Albion FC31% Draw39% Chelsea FC30%
Actual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.9%

Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC

Handicap West Bromwich Albion FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 10% 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% 78%
-1 22% 18% 61%
-0.5 39% 61%
+0.5 63% 37%
+1 63% 17% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
17%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
16%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.