Yahoo News West Brom vs Chelsea prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?
Chelsea could hand a debut to new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy on Saturday as they travel to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Frank Lampard could begin the real restructuring of his team’s foundation by playing both Mendy and, ahead of him, Thiago Silva in a game they’ll be expected to win.
West Brom have struggled so far, failing to take a point from their opening two matches and losing on penalties to Brentford in the EFL Cup in midweek.
Slaven Bilic was fined by the FA this week but faces no suspension, so will be on the touchline alongside Lampard.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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When is the match?
The game kicks off at 5:30pm on 26 September at The Hawthorns.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Ultra HD. Subscribers can also watch the game via the Sky Go app.
If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
What is the team news?
The Baggies are without the injured Kenneth Zohore and suspended Kieran Gibbs. Hal Robson-Kanu and Kamil Grosicki are both doubts.
Chelsea are still waiting for new signing Hakim Ziyech to regain full fitness, while Christian Pulisic and Billy Gilmour are similarly out injured.
Predicted line-ups
WBA: Johnstone; Furlong, Ajayi, Ivanovic, O’Shea, Townsend; Pereira, Sawyers, Livermore, Diangana; Robinson.
Chelsea: Mendy; James, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Kovacic; Mount, Havertz, Werner; Abraham.
Odds
West Brom - 8/1
Draw - 17/4
Chelsea - 2/5
Prediction
The Baggies look bereft of confidence and quality for the highest level. Even without firing on all cylinders, Chelsea should have more than enough to break them down if they remain patient. West Brom 0-3 Chelsea
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