As things stand, Boro are sitting in 7th place in the Championship table - just one point off Chris Wilder's former club Sheffield United.
Middlesbrough head into the game fresh off the back of a dispiriting 2-1 loss away to strugglers Bristol City, but will be hopeful of getting back to winning ways against a lacklustre West Brom.
Speaking after the loss to the Robins, Wilder said: “There are no excuses. We weren’t unlucky and got what we deserved.
“Games are decided in both boxes. We couldn’t keep the ball out of our net and didn’t do enough to punish them going forward. The match summed up our weekend after what happened yesterday, but that’s football sometimes.
“It was a difficult team performance to summarise, not great at times, but at others good enough to create a lot of chances. We had enough possession of the ball in key areas to score more goals.
“Perhaps it was a result that was coming. On current form before today it was between us and Sheffield United who were on the best run. We fell a bit short today, but the players have been giving everything and we will improve further through hard work and recruitment.
“It’s not a time to be critical of the players. We all want to get into the play-offs now, but my appointment was based on having a medium to long-term effect on the club.”
Take a look at the latest news and transfer stories from the second tier, ahead of another busy midweek packed with fixtures:
1. Lilywhites loanee sets sights on Reds breakthrough
Preston North End loan star Sepp van den Berg has admitted that he's unlikely to have a third season at Deepdale, unless the club secure promotion. He's targeting breaking into Liverpool's first team squad for the 2022/23 campaign. (LEP) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
2. Phillips supports Sunderland's Posh decision
Ex-Sunderland star Kevin Phillips has claimed the club made the right decision not to sign Peterborough United striker Jonson Clarke-Harris in last month. He's suggested that the rumoured asking price of £6m would have been an unwise long-term investment. (Football Insider) Photo: Harriet Lander
3. Goldson could leave Gers
It has been suggested that Rangers stalwart Connor Goldson could leave the club this summer, amid reported interest from West Brom and Nottingham Forest. His current contract expires this summer, but his club could yet convince him to stay. (The 72) Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Palace could win O'Brien race
Crystal Palace are said to be 'hopeful' of winning the race to sign £10m-rated Huddersfield Town star Lewis O'Brien this summer. Their history of developing players from the Championship could sway the midfielder to opt for a move to Selhurst Park. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood