Southampton have won five of their last six Championship matches
West Brom registered their seventh away loss of the season on Saturday
Recommended bet: Southampton to win and BTTS
Southampton and West Brown were at opposing ends of 3-1 scorelines over the weekend, resulting in Saints leapfrogging Tuesday’s opponents in the Championship table.
The South Coast outfit defeated Birmingham to make it five wins out of six in the Championship, while Albion were on the wrong end of the result at QPR to make it just two victories out of nine.
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Team news
Saints defensive duo Mads Roerslev and Elias Jelert remain sidelined, although both players should be back at Tonda Eckert's disposal before the end of December.
Having developed a hamstring injury during the 2-1 defeat to Blackburn towards the end of October, Northern Ireland international Shea Charles still needs further time to recover.
There is also no sign of an immediate return for Brazilian full-back Wellington, who is currently out with a recurring ankle problem.
The Saints are a little light on attacking options, although experienced striker Adam Armstrong is fortunately in the midst of a goalscoring purple patch.
United States international Damion Downs has struggled to find form and fitness throughout his first few months on the South Coast, while former Sunderland frontman Ross Stewart is a long-term absentee.
For the Baggies, Toby Collyer had already endured a spell on the treatment following his loan move to The Hawthorns from Man Utd, but now must deal with a calf issue.
Ryan Mason decided to drop regular goalkeeper Josh Griffiths for Saturday's visit to Loftus Road, selecting Joe Wildsmith in his place.
However, it remains to be seen who will feature between the sticks on Tuesday evening after QPR put three past the former England Under-21 international, while Nat Phillips returns to the fold after a one-match suspension.
The stats
The Saints have only acquired 15 points at St. Mary's all season, but are currently seeking their fourth consecutive win on home turf. Eckert's men netted three times in each of those previous three triumphs.
Only former Premier League outfit Ipswich and table-toppers Coventry have scored more Championship goals than Southampton this term.
Both teams have scored in each of West Brom's last five fixtures.
The Baggies are struggling to maintain any level of consistency, having failed to deliver back-to-back victories since the opening week of the campaign.
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Prediction
After celebrating just two wins during the short-lived tenure of Will Still, Saints fans can now look forward to a bright future following the permanent appointment of Eckert.
The German tactician has breathed new belief into his beleaguered troops, who are now launching a delayed promotion push.
It is difficult to know which West Brom side will turn up from week to week, although it is usually all or nothing for the Baggies when playing at away venues.
Tuesday's visitors are yet to draw on the road, having recorded three wins and seven defeats from their 10 away fixtures so far.
Given the hosts' current momentum and the stuttering form of Mason's men, expect Saints to prevail in this one.
