TEAM NEWS

Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama is available again after serving a two-match suspension.

Top scorer Graziano Pelle could start after making his return from a knee injury as a substitute in Wednesday's win over Watford.

West Brom's James Morrison is sidelined with the hamstring injury that forced him off against Chelsea in midweek.

Rickie Lambert is available again after illness, while Jonas Olsson will have a fitness test on his hamstring.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Steve Wilson: "Both Ronald Koeman and Tony Pulis will be pleased with the way their week has gone.

"At St Mary's, Southampton found a way to win - seeing off Watford in convincing style. In London, West Brom took only their second point from Chelsea in 27 years.

"Maybe the boost of a midweek's work well done will see both teams playing with freedom and a thirst for goals?

"We can only hope - but normally you can count the goals scored between these two on the fingers of one finger.

"Ten of the last 16 meetings have finished either 1-0 or 0-0 and there have been only three goals scored in the last five editions.

"I'm not taking my abacus."

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WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Southampton manager: "In the last two home games we have created a lot of chances, four goals against Arsenal is a big result, last Wednesday [against Watford], the team performance was very good.

"We need that level against West Brom, it's a difficult game for us."

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis: "We have had three great results recently in the Premier League. Southampton had a good win against Watford. It will be tough."

LAWRO'S PREDICTION

West Brom will make life difficult for them but, if Southampton play well and work hard, then they should edge it at home.

Prediction: 2-1

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MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• There have been just three goals in the last five league meetings between Southampton and West Brom.
• In fact, their 11 Premier League encounters have produced only 14 goals in total. Eight of those 11 matches have ended 0-0 or 1-0.

Southampton

• Southampton are looking for a third consecutive home win in the league.
• Saints have scored 19 goals at home in this season's Premier League - only Manchester City and Everton have a better record.
• Dusan Tadic has made a league-high 100 crosses from open play this season.
• Eight of Shane Long's 10 Premier League goals for Southampton have been scored at St Mary's.

West Brom

• West Brom are winless in their last five away league matches, drawing three of the last four.
• They have scored just eight goals away from The Hawthorns in the league this season - only Newcastle (five) have a worse record.
• However, Albion have only conceded 10 goals in their 10 away league games.
• The Baggies have had just 69 attempts on target - only Aston Villa (68) have had fewer in this season's Premier League.