Swansea City vs West Brom Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st January 2026

In a clash of two struggling teams languishing in the bottom half of the EFL Championship table, Swansea City host West Brom on New Year's Day. In the club's eighth consecutive season in the second tier, the Swans are enduring another tough campaign on the league front after winning only eight games out of 24.

Interestingly, a third of them have come this month alone as Vítor Matos' side ended their six-game winless run in the competition with four wins from their next six, including the most recent 1-0 win over Oxford United on the road.

This upturn in form has seen them rise to 18th place on the league table with 29 points from 24 games, three places above the relegation zone and seven points clear.

West Brom also ended their calendar year on a positive note as they beat QPR 2-1 at home. George Campbell fired the Baggies in front after 25 minutes before an own goal from Ousmane Diakite pulled the visitors level.

Nat Phillips then restored West Brom's lead 10 minutes into the second half and that strike proved pivotal in the game as the hosts rode to all three points, marking their ninth league win of the season.

Swansea City vs West Brom Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 54 clashes between the sides in the past, with West Brom winning 20 of them and losing to Swansea City in 23 games.
• Swansea City have won five of their last 10 games against West Brom, losing three.
• West Brom haven't won away to Swansea City since November 2018. The Swans have gone six games unbeaten at home to the Baggies.
• The Swans have won four of their last six Championship games; West Brom have lost four of their last six.

Swansea City vs West Brom Prediction

The Swans are on the up and come into the fixture on the back of four wins in six, signifying their upturn in form. West Brom, on a downward spiral right now, need to bring their A-game to stand a chance here, which does not seem likely.

Prediction: Swansea City 2-1 West Brom

Swansea City vs West Brom Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Swansea City to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes

Edited by Peter P