West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction and Betting Tips | Championship Gameweek 13
Championship · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 15:00 UTC · London Stadium, London · updated 2026-10-25
West Ham United welcome West Bromwich Albion to London Stadium in London in Championship Gameweek 13 action on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC.
West Ham United have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 2.7 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 50% of them. At home they average 2.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 6 matches, with a 50% win rate. West Bromwich Albion have played 12 matches in the Championship this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.1 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded over 6 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, West Ham United are narrow favourites at 60%, with the draw at 21% and West Bromwich Albion at 19%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: West Ham United 2.22, West Bromwich Albion 1.20.
- Over 2.5 goals: 66% · both teams to score: 63%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (12 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
West Ham United: form and key numbers
In style West Ham United keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.27 a match created, 1.30 conceded (goals minus xG: +4.8).
- Shots: 17.3 a match, 6.5 on target.
- Possession: 57.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.8 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.98.
West Bromwich Albion: form and key numbers
In style West Bromwich Albion keep the ball.
- Expected goals: 1.55 a match created, 1.46 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.6).
- Shots: 12.3 a match, 3.7 on target.
- Possession: 55.9% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.88.
West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion: season averages side by side
| West Ham United | Per match this season | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 2.7 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.1 |
| 2.27 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.55 |
| 1.30 | xG conceded | 1.46 |
| 17.3 | Shots | 12.3 |
| 6.5 | On target | 3.7 |
| 57.8 | Possession % | 55.9 |
| 33% | Clean sheets % | 17% |
| 67% | Both teams scored % | 67% |
| 6.8 | Corners | 5.8 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 6.98 | Average rating | 6.88 |
Players to watch
West Ham United
- Arne Engels CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 44 · Press-resistant, Secure passer (top 19% of his position)
- Oliver Scarles LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 41 · Crosser, Chance creator (top 21% of his position)
West Bromwich Albion
- Max O'Leary GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 48 · Dominant in the air, Secure passer (top 25% of his position)
- Nat Phillips CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 44 · Disciplined, Box defender (top 23% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen, 29 · West Ham United · RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 68
Jarrod Bowen, 29, plays as a winger for West Ham United in the Championship. Strongest for his role in accurate crosses and expected goals. Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RW · Winger Natural, 68
- RM · Wide midfielder Natural, 65
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 65
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate crosses | 2.10 / 90 | 97% |
| Expected goals | 0.60 / 90 | 96% |
| Big chances created | 0.84 / 90 | 94% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.42 / 90 | 94% |
| Shots | 4.03 / 90 | 90% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★ Shadow striker Second striker
Scout's notes: Crosser, Gets into scoring positions, Big-chance creator.
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West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion prediction
West Ham United should have more of the ball; West Ham United work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.4 goals - 2.22 for West Ham United and 1.20 for West Bromwich Albion - with over 2.5 goals at 66% and both teams scoring at 63%. West Ham United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion betting tips
- Tip 1: West Ham United to win 60% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 66% by the model, 3.41 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 63% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.9 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 12.7 corners a match between them
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West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion: questions and answers
When is West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion is on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 15:00 UTC, in Championship Gameweek 13.
Where is West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion played?
At London Stadium, London, West Ham United's home ground.
Who will win West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
West Ham United are the favourites: West Ham United 60%, draw 21%, West Bromwich Albion 19%. Our prediction is West Ham United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion.
Who is the player to watch in West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 68 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 66%.
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