West Brom 1-0 Swansea – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates West Brom at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this West Brom vs Swansea fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Swansea make the trip to The Hawthorns to face West Brom in Championship, Regular Season - 4. The match kicks off on Saturday 31 August 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
West Brom's overall Championship record this term: 4W 2D 4L from 10 games (1.40 PPG). Last five: D L W D W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. West Brom have played only a handful of Championship games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
West Brom's home record at The Hawthorns: 5W 3D 2L from 10 Championship appearances (1.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at The Hawthorns. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Swansea have collected 1.40 PPG across 10 Championship outings this season: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: D L L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. Swansea have played only a handful of Championship games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
When travelling in Championship this season, Swansea have posted 3W 3D 4L from 10 away outings — 1.20 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.40 vs 1.40 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
Across the last 6 meetings, Swansea have the stronger historical record — 5 wins to West Brom's 1, with 0 draws in the mix.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.5 per game across 6 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 1 Jan 2024, ended 0–1 with Swansea winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Swansea have won 5 of 6 previous encounters, and at 3.5 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
West Brom — key trading statistics (49 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
Swansea — key trading statistics (49 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — West Brom 47% versus Swansea 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (West Brom 47% | Swansea 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects West Brom 1.26 xG and Swansea 0.84 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: West Brom attack 0.932 / defence 0.771 | Swansea attack 0.933 / defence 0.947. League average goals — home 1.426 / away 1.174. West Brom's defence rating of 0.771 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 49 West Brom games / 49 Swansea games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: West Brom 45% | Draw 30% | Swansea 24%. Fair-value odds: West Brom 2.22 | Draw 3.33 | Swansea 4.17. West Brom hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 2.10. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.10 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, West Brom are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on West Brom if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.10 combined xG gives a 35% probability to Under 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 3.5 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 41%. Form rates corroborate: West Brom 20% | Swansea 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: West Brom vs Swansea | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: The Hawthorns • Kick-off: Saturday 31 Aug 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: West Brom 45% | Draw 30% | Swansea 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 41% | xG West Brom 1.26 / Swansea 0.84 • Poisson strength factors: West Brom attack 0.932 / def 0.771 | Swansea attack 0.933 / def 0.947 | league avg home 1.426 / away 1.174 • Poisson stance: West Brom (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.26
West Brom xG
Expected Goals
0.84
Swansea xG
41%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does West Brom vs Swansea kick off?
West Brom vs Swansea kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 31 August 2024 at The Hawthorns.
What was the final score in West Brom vs Swansea?
West Brom 1 - 0 Swansea.
Where is West Brom vs Swansea being played?
The match is being played at The Hawthorns.
What competition is West Brom vs Swansea part of?
West Brom vs Swansea is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win West Brom vs Swansea?
Our statistical model gives West Brom a 45% chance of winning, Swansea a 24% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making West Brom the favourite.
Will both teams score in West Brom vs Swansea?
Our model estimates a 41% probability that both West Brom and Swansea will score (BTTS).
Will West Brom vs Swansea have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between West Brom and Swansea?
Record (6 meetings): West Brom 1W | Draws 0 | Swansea 5W.
What form are West Brom and Swansea in?
West Brom (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-L-W-D-W. Swansea (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 D-L-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates West Brom's attack at 0.93x the league average against Swansea's defence at 0.95x — combine the two and it projects 1.26 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Swansea's attack (0.93x) against West Brom's defence (0.77x) — and the away total comes out at 0.84.
These ratings are built from 49/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.9%), 1-0 (13.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
West Brom Win
45%
2.20
30%
3.32
24%
4.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
0 – 0
12.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.26
West Brom xG
Total xG
2.10
0.84
Swansea xG
2.20
45%
Home win
3.32
30%
Draw
4.10
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
41%
BTTS Yes
2.42
59%
BTTS No
1.70
Clean Sheet
43%
2.33
28%
3.52
Win to Nil
20%
5.11
7%
14.43
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.2 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 15.4 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for West Brom vs Swansea?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are West Brom and Swansea expected to score?
The model projects 1.26 expected goals for West Brom and 0.84 for Swansea, a combined total of 2.10.
How confident is the prediction model for West Brom vs Swansea?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
West Brom come into this having played 49 games, going 22W 14D 13L for 1.63 points per game. Their last five reads D-L-W-D-W. It's still early in the season for West Brom, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Swansea sit at 1.24 PPG from 49 outings (16W 13D 20L), a run that reads D-L-L-W-D across their last five. It's still early in the season for Swansea, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.63 PPG for West Brom against 1.24 for Swansea. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
West Brom's home form reads 14W 6D 4L across 24 games on their own ground, a 2.00 PPG return.
Away from home, Swansea have taken 1.17 points per game from 24 outings (7W 7D 10L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, West Brom come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
West Brom are averaging 1.47 goals scored and 0.98 conceded per game recently; Swansea are on 1.29 scored and 1.37 conceded.
Defensively: West Brom have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 49 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
West Brom
Early Season
Swansea
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are West Brom and Swansea in coming into this match?
West Brom have gone 22W 14D 13L in their last 49 games (1.63 PPG), while Swansea have gone 16W 13D 20L in their last 49 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — West Brom at home or Swansea away?
West Brom's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — West Brom at home: 2.00 PPG; Swansea away: 1.17 PPG.
Have West Brom or Swansea been keeping clean sheets recently?
West Brom have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their recent games, Swansea in 22%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Championship. They last met on 1 January 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, West Brom have gone 3W 0D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Swansea — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
West Brom
1
Draws
6
Swansea
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between West Brom and Swansea?
From 10 meetings on record, West Brom have won 3, Swansea have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did West Brom and Swansea last play each other?
They last met on 1 January 2026, when Swansea 1-0 West Brom.
Who has won more matches between West Brom and Swansea?
Swansea have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
West Brom are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time.
Swansea are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — West Brom 33%, Swansea 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (West Brom) and 58% (Swansea).
On the defensive side: West Brom keep a clean sheet in 58% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = West Brom home games / Swansea away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when West Brom play Swansea?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of West Brom's recent matches and 62% of Swansea's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is West Brom vs Swansea usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of West Brom's recent games and 58% of Swansea's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do West Brom and Swansea tend to score early?
West Brom have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Swansea in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as West Brom edge out Swansea 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
West Brom beat Swansea 1-0 at The Hawthorns, Regular Season - 4, in the Championship. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting West Brom 1.26 xG and Swansea 0.84 xG, a combined 2.10. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Swansea landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of West Brom attack 0.93 / defence 0.77 against Swansea attack 0.93 / defence 0.95, drawn from 49/49 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it West Brom 45% | Draw 30% | Swansea 24%, with West Brom to win its most likely call at 45%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 63% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (West Brom 47%, Swansea 55%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
West Brom's trading profile (49 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and duly kept one.
Swansea's trading profile (49 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — West Brom 1.63 PPG, Swansea 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the West Brom win broke the near-deadlock. Swansea (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.38 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.