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West Bromwich Albion U18 face Reading U18 on Saturday, Dec 5 at 1:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League U18, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
West Bromwich Albion U18 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Reading U18 travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. West Bromwich Albion U18 head into this on the back of a defeat, while Reading U18 arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
In 10 previous meetings, West Bromwich Albion U18 lead 3–5 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in West Bromwich Albion U18 won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives West Bromwich Albion U18 a slight edge, but Reading U18 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.