Prediction for match Swansea — West Bromwich, 01.01.2026

Match Analysis: Swansea City vs West Bromwich

Swansea City and West Bromwich will face off in the English Championship on January 1, 2026. The odds for both teams to win are almost identical: Swansea City is at 2.66, while West Bromwich is at 2.65, with a draw at 3.14. The probability percentages are as follows: 35.08% for Swansea City, 29.71% for a draw, and 35.21% for West Bromwich. This balance of odds and percentages indicates that the bookmakers do not see a clear favorite, and the match is expected to be quite competitive. Despite the close odds, both teams have their strengths, as reflected in their recent match statistics and secondary metrics.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Swansea City defeated Oxford United (1-0), lost to Coventry (0-1), and beat Wrexham (2-1). West Bromwich, in their last three games, won against QPR (2-1), lost to Bristol City (1-2), and were defeated by Hull City (0-1). In their latest head-to-head encounter, West Bromwich came out on top with a 3-2 victory. Looking at secondary statistics, Swansea City has an average possession of 54.6% over a five-match series, receives 2.8 yellow cards, commits 10.4 fouls, and is caught offside 1.8 times per match. West Bromwich, in the same period, shows 52% possession, 1.4 yellows, 11.6 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. This data suggests that Swansea City controls the ball more often, while West Bromwich plays more aggressively and risks being offside more frequently.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Swansea City has an average total of 1.8 goals in their last five matches, scoring 1 and conceding 0.8 per game. West Bromwich is noticeably more active with an average of 2.8 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding the same. For matches with over 2.5 goals, Swansea City had 2 out of 5 matches go over, while West Bromwich had 3 out of 5. By halves, Swansea City did not have any first-half matches with over 1.5 goals (0 out of 5), but had 2 out of 5 in the second half. West Bromwich had 3 out of 5 first halves with over 1.5 goals, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Swansea City most frequently scores between the 31-45 and 76-90 minute marks (33% each), while they concede mostly in the first 15 minutes (67%). West Bromwich distributes their goals across three intervals: 16-30, 31-45, and 46-60 (22% each), while conceding evenly across five different segments. Overall, the statistics of both teams regarding totals and average scoring lean towards a higher scoring profile, especially considering West Bromwich's activity. The main prediction is over 2.0 goals at 1.60.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

In terms of average corners, Swansea City records 5.2 per match, while West Bromwich averages 7.6, totaling 12.8. Over the last five matches, Swansea City exceeded the over 9.5 corners line four times, while West Bromwich did so five times out of five. Among the totals with available over/under outcomes, 9.5 is closest to the average sum: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.90, under 9.5 at 1.81. In the corners market, Swansea City is favored with odds of 1.99. The corner statistics for both teams indicate a high likelihood of the over total being reached, especially considering West Bromwich's consistent activity in this area. A bet on over 9.5 corners seems optimal, given the recent series of both teams and their attacking play down the flanks.