West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United are anticipated to be among the top contenders in the Championship this season, based on their performances in the previous campaign.
The Baggies secured a spot in the top six last season, though they were ultimately defeated by Southampton, the eventual play-off winners.
Leeds United finished with an impressive 90 points, but it wasn’t enough to surpass Ipswich Town and Leicester City in the race for promotion.
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West Brom Form
West Bromwich Albion kicked off their new season with a strong performance away at Queens Park Rangers, with the Baggies taking all three points.
Last season, West Bromwich Albion finished fifth, largely thanks to their formidable form at the Hawthorns.
The Baggies collected 49 out of a possible 69 points at home, winning 15 matches, drawing four, and losing only four.
They also boasted an impressive defensive record, conceding just 17 goals at the Hawthorns – the best home defensive record in the league.
Leeds Utd form
As for Leeds United, they enter this season as the favorites to win the Championship title.
Their promotion hopes were dashed last season due to poor form towards the end, which cost them automatic promotion.
Adding to their woes, Leeds suffered a painful defeat in the play-off final to Southampton, leaving their fans at Elland Road disappointed.
Leeds United began their second consecutive season in the Championship with a thrilling 3-3 draw against newly promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road. Daniel Farke’s side took the lead in the 10th minute with a penalty from Pascal Struijk.
What seemed to be a straightforward victory for Leeds turned into a dramatic encounter, as goals from Elias Sorensen and Callum Lang gave Pompey a halftime lead.
Wilfred Gnonto equalized for Leeds, but Callum Lang appeared to have secured the win for Portsmouth with a 92nd-minute goal. However, Brenden Aaronson rescued a point for Leeds with a 95th-minute equalizer.
In their last encounter at the Hawthorns, West Brom narrowly defeated Leeds 1-0, thanks to a goal from Grady Diangana.
The Baggies have won two of their last four meetings with Leeds at this venue.
