The Hawthorns — West Bromwich
Team News
West Bromwich
Youssuf Mulumbu was dropped to the bench against Everton but should
return this weekend, with Jerome Thomas also likely to be in contention. Peter Odemwingie had a spat with Ben Foster last time out and could lose his place, with Fortune and Cox waiting in the wings.
Long, however, was also ineffective at Goodison Park so Hodgson has a choice to make up front.
probable lineups : Foster, Ridgewell, Olsson, McAuley, Jones, Thomas, Brunt, Malumbu, Scharner, Odemwingie, Long. (4-5-1).
Blackburn
Steve Kean has no fresh injury concerns off the back of the defeat to Manchester United on Monday. He didn't make a single change in the game, so the likes of Dunn and Formica will hope for their chance this weekend.
Jason Lowe could revert to right-back having played in midfield last
time out, allowing one of the aforementioned midfielders to start on
Saturday.
probable lineups : Robinson, Lowe, Dann, Hanley, Olsson, Pedersen, N'Zonzi, Dunn, Olsson, Hoillet, Yakubu. (4-4-1-1).
Match Facts
Blackburn will make a comeback if they go behind.
Head to Head
| Mar 31, 2012 | Everton 2 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| Mar 25, 2012 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Newcastle 3 | EPL |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Wigan Athletic 1 - West Bromwich Albion 1 | EPL |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Man Utd. 2 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| Mar 3, 2012 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Chelsea FC 0 | EPL |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Blackburn 0 - Man Utd. 2 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Bolton 2 - Blackburn 1 | EPL |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Blackburn 2 - Sunderland 0 | EPL |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Wolves 0 - Blackburn 2 | EPL |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Blackburn 1 - Aston Villa 1 | EPL |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 17, 2011 | Blackburn 1 - West Bromwich Albion 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 23, 2011 | Blackburn 2 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 28, 2010 | West Bromwich Albion 1 - Blackburn 3 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | May 24, 2009 | Blackburn 0 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 1, 2008 | West Bromwich Albion 2 - Blackburn 2 |
Prediction
While West Brom are not mathematically safe Roy Hodgson will be keen to
ensure survival at the expense of one of the relegation strugglers below
them to give the hosts and unassailable cushion.
The home side are in poor form though, and while Blackburn have also
lost their last two matches, the Baggies have been comfortably beaten by
Newcastle and Everton.
With Steve Kean's side in greater need of the points, expect Blackburn
to put plenty of pressure on the hosts from the kick off, knowing that
West Brom's home record is poor.
West Bromwich 1 - 1 Blackburn
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