Graham Potter's team impressed last season as they achieved a ninth placed finish - their highest ever in the top flight.
They have lost influential midfielder Yves Bissouma to Tottenham for £30m earlier this window and they will hope to retain the services of their Spanish player of the year Marc Cucurella, who continues to be tracked by Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's champions had a £30m bid rejected earlier this week and are expected to return with a higher offer.
So how are Albion forecast to perform this season compared to their rivals? Data experts at FiveThirtyEight have done the calculations in an attempt to provide a supercomputer prediction of the final Premier League standings before a ball has even been kicked.
17. Southampton - 40 points, -21 GD
The Saints endured a difficult end to the 2021-22 campaign but have been tipped to just avoid the drop by the supercomputer. Photo: Andrew Powell
18. Fulham - 36 points, -26 GD
Fulham have a 41% chance of being relegated once again, according to the supercomputer. Photo: Fran Santiago
19. AFC Bournemouth - 36 points, -27 GD
The Cherries secured automatic promotion last season but are one of the favourites to be relegated. Photo: Mike Hewitt
20. Nottingham Forest - 35 points, -28 GD
The newly promoted side are bottom of the supercomputer’s predicted table with a 45% chance of being relegated back to the Championship. Photo: Marc Atkins