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West Brom v Aston Villa Betting Odds: England Championship Match Preview and Latest News

James Shan side hosts Dean Smith’s men in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.

WEST BROM LATEST NEWS
The Baggies suffered a narrow 2-1 away defeat at the home of Aston Villa in the first leg Championship play-off semi-final.

Gayle opened the score on the 16th minute but it was a drama in the second half, conceding two goals in only five minutes.

West Brom is unbeaten in the last 7 (2 wins, 5 draws) games against Aston Villa at the Hawthorns in all competitions.

Manager James Shan has to cope without attacker Dwight Gayle through suspension.

ASTON VILLA  LATEST NEWS
The Villans took advantage to the play-off final, with a 2-1 home victory against West Brom.

Conor Hourihane scored a brilliant goal with Tammy Abraham adding the second from the penalty spot.

Scores at least one goal for 14 consecutive games in the league. Only one defeat in the previous 14 fixtures.

Coach Dean Smith has a fully-fit squad available for selection, with no injuries or suspensions.

WEST BROM V ASTON VILLA  MATCH ODDS*
Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 2.87 – 3.50 – 2.55
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 2.00 (Under) – 1.80 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 1.90 (West Brom) – 1.80 (Aston Villa)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.61 (Yes) –  2.20 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 3.25 – 2.25 – 3.10
• A Penalty in the match:  3.50 (Yes) – 1.28 (No)
• Tami Abraham Anytime Scorer: 2.05
• *bet365 odds as offered at 14/05, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)
  

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Jay Rodriguez has to step up with the absence of top goalscorer Dwight Gayle. The 29-year-old attacker has the ability to create chances, scoring 22 goals this season in the Championship with 44 appearances.

Tami Abraham is the main man to watch for visitors. The Villa striker is dangerous in the box, netting 26 goals in 38 games this season in the league