West Brom face Sheffield United in what BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has described as the ‘biggest game of the season so far’, on Tuesday night.
Both teams go into the game knowing that a win will be vital in their hopes of staying in the Premier League beyond this season.
The Blades are currently bottom of the table, with just eight points from their opening 21 games, although they did pull off a shock result by beating then league leaders Manchester United at Old Trafford just two games ago.
West Brom are one place and four points above their opponents in the table, but with Sam Allardyce adding five new players over the January transfer window, will be hoping that gives them the necessary boost needed to kick on in the second half of the campaign.
Ahead of the game, both Lawrenson and former Premier League striker Michael Owen have given their predictions, and both have gone with the same result.
“It was a bad weekend for the bottom three, with Newcastle and Brighton both winning,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport .
“At least both of these sides have been showing a bit of fight, though. It's clear they haven't given up hope yet.
“West Brom are still conceding, but not as many. They did well to stay in their game against Fulham on Saturday because they were completely outplayed in the first half, but they improved, and deserved their point.
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“Sheffield United could not manage a repeat of their win at Old Trafford when they went to Etihad Stadium, but they made life difficult for Manchester City.
“The circumstances make this the biggest game of the season so far for both of them, because it is the chance to do damage to the teams around them as well as getting three massive points themselves.
“A draw would not do much good for either side, especially Sheffield United. I fear for the Blades anyway, but if they don't win this one then it could be curtains for them.”
Lawrenson’s prediction : Sheffield United 2-0 West Brom
Owen has predicted a similar result.
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“What a huge game this is at the bottom of the Premier League table. Sheffield United’s resurgence in recent weeks has really thrown the cat amongst the pigeons, and a win here would bring them within a point of West Brom,” he told Betvictor .
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“Unfortunately, the Blades have probably left it too late to escape the drop, however, I do think they have enough to avoid finish bottom.
“West Brom shared the points in a close match with Fulham at the weekend and although they lost a late goal, it was an improvement on recent performances.
“Like that match, I think there will be goals in this one. So, I’m siding with Sheffield United to just have enough to secure the win.”
Owen’s prediction : Sheffield United 2-1 West Brom