Championship
West Ham vs Derby County
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: London Stadium
West Ham vs Derby County Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. West Ham vs Derby County carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at London Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the West Ham vs Derby County prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on West Ham vs Derby County
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the West Ham vs Derby County call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 05-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes West Ham the side to beat, with roughly 71% 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.
West Ham Preview
West Ham reach this fixture 4 match into their Championship. Here is where West Ham United F.C. stand:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.25 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
West Ham United F.C., season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Valentín Castellanos, 3 goals
Most assists: Lewis Orford, 2 assists
Recent results — West Ham
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
25/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
16/08/2026 11:00
Derby County: how they are travelling
Derby County come in 4 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Rams have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
5 scored, at 1.25 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
The Rams, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel Szmodics, 2 goals
Most assists: Bobby Clark, 2 assists
Recent results — The Rams
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 07:30
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours West Ham
Recent meetings have tended to go West Ham's way against Derby County.
From 5 match(es):
West Ham: 4 win(s)
Derby County: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the West Ham vs Derby County prediction.
Form comparison West Ham vs Derby County
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
West Ham
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 2.13 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.33 | 1.73 |
Away Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.33 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 2.21 | 1.77 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - West Ham vs Derby County
Match: West Ham vs Derby County
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: London Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for WHUFC vs Derby County that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 73%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 85%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 67%
Cards
4.5
League: 3.71
Corners
9.5
League: 10.44
Home Team
West Ham
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
D
|
1.25 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 2.13 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.33 | 1.73 |
Away Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.33 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 2.21 | 1.77 |
Corners
12.25 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
West Ham received +4% more corners than Derby County in the Championship
11.75 / Match
Wolverhampton
(6)
Watford
(11)
Charlton Athletic
(7)
Burnley
(6)(2)
Portsmouth
(5)
Swansea City
(7)
Cardiff City
(4)
Charlton Athletic
Cards
2.25 / Match
+44% Cards / Match
Derby County received +44% more cards than West Ham in the Championship
3.25 / Match
Wolverhampton
(2)
Watford
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(2)
Burnley
(4)(2)
Portsmouth
(3)
Swansea City
(5)
Cardiff City
(3)
Charlton Athletic
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+60%
West Ham is +60% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
Wolverhampton
(4)
Watford
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Burnley
(2)(2)
Portsmouth
(0)
Swansea City
(2)
Cardiff City
(1)
Charlton Athletic
Goals Conceded
1.75 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.75 / Match
Wolverhampton
(2)
Watford
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(2)
Burnley
(2)(0)
Portsmouth
(3)
Swansea City
(2)
Cardiff City
(2)
Charlton Athletic
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swansea City
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 4 |
Southampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Bristol City
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Sheffield United
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Millwall
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Wrexham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
West Ham
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Watford
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 17 |
Lincoln City
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 18 |
Derby County
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 19 |
Cardiff City
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 20 |
Norwich City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 22 |
Stoke City
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 23 |
Burnley
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 24 |
Preston North End
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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