West Bromwich Albion are in action on Good Friday as they take on Rotherham United away from home in the Sky Bet Championship. The Baggies will be desperate to get back to winning ways after failing to win a huge play-off six-pointer against Millwall last week, drawing 0-0.
It was a disappointing display at The Hawthorns as Albion managed to get just one of their 16 shots on target. One positive was a fourth clean sheet in the last six games - as Josh Griffiths kept returnee Alex Palmer out of the team - but fans couldn’t help but feel it was a missed opportunity.
Now, though, there is a chance to go again in the charge for more points toward the top six push. Rotherham, who are fighting relegation, are in 19th place in the league table ahead of Friday’s game. They have won just one of their last five matches, drawing two and losing a couple.
The Millers have been fairly tricky to beat this season, though, with only Bristol City losing fewer games in the Championship bottom half. With that in mind, and taking into account the lack of clinical edge last weekend, we think Carlos Corberan will make a few changes to the team that faced Millwall.
Lining up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, here is the starting XI we predict West Brom to go for at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. See below.
9. CAM: John Swift
Has thrived in the central attacking midfield position, driving forward and creating opportunities for Albion’s wide men and striker. | Getty Images
10. RW: Jed Wallace
With his teammate Swift in a central spot, Wallace stays on the right flank where he has often caused issues by whipping deliveries into the penalty area. | Getty Images
11. LW: Tom Rogic
Controversial perhaps to include Rogic over Adam Reach and Marc Albrighton, but we feel the Aussie’s directness could be of great benefit. | Getty Images
12. ST: Daryl Dike
Replaces Brandon Thomas-Asante, who didn’t manage a shot on target last weekend. Dike, meanwhile, is in great goalscoring form. | Getty Images