West Bromwich Albion - Leeds United: Greater difference than indicated by the table alone

West Bromwich Albion host Leeds United at The Hawthorns on Wednesday Evening.

West Bromwich Albion

The Baggies are in second spot, losing out on top spot on goal difference. I dare say that they have been outperforming the underlying numbers, and the shots on target form is really poor.

Statistics

West Brom do put on show some decent attacking numbers. Only 8 team have created more shots than West Brom so far in the Championship this season, West Brom creating on average 13.04 shots per game. Only 5 teams have created more shots on target than West Brom so far in the Championship this season, West Brom creating on average 4.44 shots on target per game.
At the defensive department, things don’t look as good. 10 teams have conceded fewer shots than West Brom so far in the Championship this season, West Brom conceding on average 12.28 shots per game. But only 4 teams have conceded more shots on target than West Brom so far in the Championship this season, the West Midlands club conceding on average 4.40 shots on target per game.

Looking at the 4 most recent games, West Brom display the second worst shots on target difference in the league right now. In the last 4 games West Brom created on average 3.50 shots on target per game - one of the worst attacking numbers in the league right now. At the same time, West Brom have conceded 6.75 shots on target per game - the worst defensive numbers in the league right now.
That's against bottom half teams Middlesbrough, Barnsley and Birmingham!

Leeds United

The Whites are rightfully top of the table. Marcelo Bielsa's men spearhead every performance data and the recent trend is also looking strong indeed.

Statistics

No other team have created more shots or shots on target than Leeds so far in the Championship this season, Leeds creating on average 16.32 shots and 5.28 shots on target per game.
No other team have conceded fewer shots or shots on target than Leeds so far in the Championship this season, the West Yorkshire club conceding on average 9.12 shots and 2.76 shots on target per game.

Looking at the 4 most recent games, Leeds also display the best shots on target difference in the league right now. In the last 4 games Leeds created on average 6.00 shots on target per game - the best attacking numbers in the league right now. In the same time span, Leeds have conceded 3.00 shots on target per game - one of the best defensive numbers in the league right now.

Check out more Championship stats here!

Conclusion & Betting Tips

West Brom is producing some adequate attacking numbers but is one of the teams conceding the most shots on target in the Championship. The shots on target trend is really worrying though.
Leeds is the team creating the most shots and shots on target while also conceding the fewest shots and shots on target in the Championship. The shots on target trend is also looking very strong.
My Betting Tip is Leeds United -0.25 (AH).
Stake at 5/10 units.

Check out more odds on West Bromwich Albion - Leeds United here!