Bolton v West Brom Tips: Baggies to see off struggling Trotters?

Look-ahead and odds for Championship clash

Defeats for Leeds United and Sheffield United on Saturday have given West Bromwich Albion the chance to strike a decisive blow in the promotion push.

That opportunity comes against the Championship’s second-bottom club, Bolton Wanderers. Victory for the Trotters tonight could lift them out of the relegation zone.

Ahead of the big game – live on Sky Sports Football from 7:45pm – we’ve got all the odds and info…

Head-to-Head

Bolton produced the shock result of the opening weekend by winning 2-1 at The Hawthorns, in the pair’s first meeting since 2012.

Draws have tended to be the order of the day when these sides clash. Eight of the last 13 meetings have ended level, including four 1-1 scorelines.

The last time the Baggies won at this ground was back in December 2000, a record they’ll be desperate to fix.

Likely XIs

Continued injuries for Yanic Wildschut and Joe Williams mean limited choice for Phil Parkinson further forward, though their back four virtually picks itself.

Josh Vela is likely to partner Jason Lowe in defensive midfield, behind an advanced trio including Will Buckley, who scored the opener at Bristol City last time out. Up top, Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis is a tried-and-tested target man.

With James Morrison still out, promising youngster Sam Field could start from the off in a midfield trio alongside the ageless Gareth Barry and captain Chris Brunt.