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West Bromwich Albion U21 face Newcastle United U21 at Keys Park, Hednesford, Staffordshire on Friday, Apr 2 at 8:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
West Bromwich Albion U21 come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Newcastle United U21 travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 3), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
In 4 previous meetings, West Bromwich Albion U21 lead 3–1 with 0 draws. Their last encounter ended in West Bromwich Albion U21 won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives West Bromwich Albion U21 a slight edge, but Newcastle United U21 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.