West Brom – Liverpool

West Bromwhich Albion and Liverpool will square off at The Hawthorns in a match that does not hold much meaning for either side, but still might have some excellent betting potential, as Liverpool is expected to rest all usual starters ahead of the Europa League final.

West Brom is in very poor form lately. Since it became clear that relegation will not be an issue, West Brom hasn`t really played anything anymore. The hosts have just 3 points (3 draws) in the last 8 matches. On the bright side they did hold Tottenham and Bournemouth to draws in the last three rounds.

With the Europa League final coming up in just 3 days, Jurgen Klopp will take no risks today and is expected to rest all of his starters with the exception of Mignolet – as the backup GK is injured. Liverpool ca still theoretically finish in the Top 6 with a win, but they already seemed disconnected from the league since last round – when ‘Pool played a very poor game against Chelsea, barely salvaging a 1-1 home draw despite fielding the best lineup.

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Team news & lineups:

Brunt, Pritchard and Morrisson will not play for WBA today. Liverpool will rest most starters and also can`t count on Rossiter, Ward, Henderson and Sakho. Ings, Origi and Gomez will probably be out as well.

West Brom: Foster – Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Olsson – Fletcher, Yacob – Sessegnon, Gardner, McClean – Rondon

Liverpool: Mignolet – Flanagan, Skrtel, Lucas, Smith – Allen, Stewart – Ibe, Ojo, Brannagan – Benteke

Theoretically Liverpool could still secure a place in next year’s Europa League with a win today, but with the Europa League final coming up, that holds zero meaning for them. Sure, Klopp’s side will try to win, but the players that will be in the starting lineup might not be good enough to achieve that.

West Brom has a great opportunity to end the season with a famous home win and they will definitely go for it. The hosts can also move up a lot of places in the Premier League standings if they snatch the three points. Currently on the 15th place, WBA can finish as high as 12th and as low as 16th.

Liverpool to win is a bet that definitely has no value, even if the odds were adjusted according to the circumstances. However, WBA is in dreadful form and you can`t exactly trust a Tony Pulis – led side to win games. The draw is WBA’s specialty and I reckon there’s a very good chance of a tie happening today. Despite fielding a second string side, Liverpool might have enough to avoid defeat against an out of form opponent. The visitors will still have some decent players on the pitch and they will surely try to impress.

All in all, my tip is a draw, but I will secure the bet in case WBA wins – so I`m betting Draw – WBA win no bet. Prediction: West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool 1-1.

Pick: Draw – WBA win no bet
Odds: 2.10 @ Bwin
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.80
Event date: 15 May