West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion

West Ham United host West Bromwich Albion in Championship. This preview compares historical records dated before the prediction was locked with the model's pre-match probabilities. Probabilities describe estimated outcomes, not guaranteed results.

Across their last 5 recorded league matches, West Ham United collected 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses). West Bromwich Albion earned 7 points from 5 matches (2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses). These are separate recent-form samples, not a forecast of the final score.

At home, West Ham United have 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 recorded home matches. On the road, West Bromwich Albion have 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses across 5 away matches.

Where full-quality xG is available, West Ham United average 1.84 xG and 1.38 xGA over 5 recent matches; West Bromwich Albion average 1.71 xG and 1.49 xGA over 5 matches. xG coverage can be smaller than the recent-results sample.

At the prediction timestamp, the reconstructed league table places West Ham United in position 4 and West Bromwich Albion in position 6. The table uses matches dated before the prediction timestamp; later backfills cannot be independently excluded.

This analysis is based on available league records and the pre-match snapshot. Missing samples are not estimated; player availability, injuries and tactical claims are not inferred.

West Bromwich Albion won 3–1 away to West Ham United. The following review separates the final score from the locked pre-match model forecast.

Expected goals were 0.98 for West Ham United and 2.06 for West Bromwich Albion. West Bromwich Albion generated the higher xG total. West Ham United scored +0.02 goals relative to xG and West Bromwich Albion scored +0.94 relative to xG. Goals minus xG is a descriptive difference, not proof of finishing skill or luck in one match.

West Ham United registered 14 shots, with 5 on target (shot accuracy: 35.7%); West Bromwich Albion recorded 12 shots, with 3 on target (shot accuracy: 25.0%). Shot accuracy is shots on target divided by total shots, not a measure of chance quality.

The model's highest-probability 1X2 outcome was Home (66.3%); the actual outcome was Away, so the leading selection did not match the result. The pre-match probabilities were not recalculated after the fixture.

West Ham United vs West Bromwich Albion

Final score: 1–3. These are match statistics, not pre-kickoff model inputs.

Expected goals (xG): 0.98 – 2.06.

Shots: 14 – 12.

Shots on target: 5 – 3.

Possession: 55.00% – 45.00%.

Corners: 8 – 6.

Unavailable statistics are omitted rather than estimated. The original locked prediction remains unchanged.