Championship
Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 09/09 (Wednesday) at Pride Park Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 07-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes West Bromwich Albion the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Derby County Preview
Derby County reach this fixture 5 match into their Championship. Here is where The Rams stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.8 points per game
5 scored, at 1 a game
10 conceded, at 2 a game
The Rams, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel Szmodics, 2 goals
Most assists: Bobby Clark, 2 assists
Recent results — Derby County
24/10/2026 07:30
17/10/2026 10:00
14/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 10:00
19/09/2026 10:00
West Bromwich Albion: how they are travelling
West Bromwich Albion come in 5 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Baggies have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
8 scored, at 1.6 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
The Baggies, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 3 goals
Most assists: Jimmy Jay Morgan, 2 assists
Recent results — The Baggies
24/10/2026 10:00
17/10/2026 10:00
13/10/2026 14:45
10/10/2026 07:30
20/09/2026 07:00
The head-to-head favours Derby County
Recent meetings have tended to go Derby County's way against West Bromwich Albion.
From 15 match(es):
Derby County: 8 win(s)
West Bromwich Albion: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion prediction.
Form comparison Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.33 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
2.02 | 2.21 | 1.89 |
Away Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.33 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 0.95 | 1.89 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: West Bromwich Albion to Win
We’re backing West Bromwich Albion to win in the 1X2 market in the Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion clash.
The odds of 2.42 to win give you good value, and their track record away from home shows they have what it takes to pull off a victory at Pride Park Stadium.
👉 Prediction: Derby County to Win the First Half
We expect the half-time market to offer great value in Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion.
Derby County has often started strong, particularly at home, where they dominate possession early. This makes them an excellent pick to lead at half-time.
Fixture information - Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
Match: Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
Competition: Championship
Date: Wednesday, 09/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Pride Park Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Derby County vs West Brom that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.89
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 70%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 65%
Cards
5.5
League: 3.7
Corners
10
League: 10.48
Home Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
D
L
D
L
W
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2.5 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.33 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
2.02 | 2.21 | 1.89 |
Away Team
West Bromwich Albion
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Home |
W
L
D
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
D
W
L
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.33 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.67 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 0.95 | 1.89 |
Corners
11.6 / Match
+14% Corners / Match
Derby County received +14% more corners than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
10.2 / Match
Sheffield United
(7)
Stoke City
(6)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Wrexham
(1)
Burnley
(6)
Birmingham City
(10)
West Bromwich Albion
(11)(9)
Preston North End
(8)
Blackburn Rovers
(7)
Wrexham
(7)
Birmingham City
(7)
Wolverhampton
(5)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Derby County
Cards
3 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Derby County received +50% more cards than West Bromwich Albion in the Championship
2 / Match
Sheffield United
(3)
Stoke City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Wrexham
(3)
Burnley
(2)
Birmingham City
(1)
West Bromwich Albion
(0)(1)
Preston North End
(2)
Blackburn Rovers
(2)
Wrexham
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(3)
Derby County
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+60%
West Bromwich Albion is +60% better in terms of goals scored
1.6 / Match
Sheffield United
(1)
Stoke City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Burnley
(1)
Birmingham City
(1)
West Bromwich Albion
(0)(1)
Preston North End
(3)
Blackburn Rovers
(2)
Wrexham
(0)
Birmingham City
(0)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(1)
Derby County
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+40%
Derby County condeded +40% more goals than West Bromwich Albion
1.2 / Match
Sheffield United
(1)
Stoke City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(4)
Wrexham
(1)
Burnley
(1)
Birmingham City
(2)
West Bromwich Albion
(1)(1)
Preston North End
(2)
Blackburn Rovers
(1)
Wrexham
(1)
Birmingham City
(1)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)
Derby County
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Middlesbrough
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
West Ham
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Stoke City
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Portsmouth
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Sheffield United
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Millwall
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Bristol City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Lincoln City
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Wrexham
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 19 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -7 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 12 | 1 |
| 21 |
Watford
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Derby County
|
12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 | 0.58 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 5 | 0.42 |
Odds
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