Main prediction: West Bromwich to win

Alternative tip: double chance West Bromwich

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Derby County and West Bromwich meet again this 09/09, at 19:45, at Pride Park Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Derby County have won 1 time(s). West Bromwich have won 2. West Bromwich are the favourites with a 39.06% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Derby County vs West Bromwich.

Prediction for Derby County vs West Bromwich

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Overview Derby County vs West Bromwich

West Bromwich are favourites, with a 39.06% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited win are at 2.56 and a draw at 3.6.

In the EFL Championship, Derby County have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded. The top scorer is Samuel Szmodics, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, West Bromwich have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded. Jimmy Jay Morgan is the top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Derby County and West Bromwich

In 15 clashes, Derby County have the advantage over West Bromwich: 8 win(s) against 2 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 23/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Derby County vs West Bromwich, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Derby County: current form

Derby County are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:

1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.8 point(s) per match

5 goals scored (1 per match)

Top scorer: Samuel Szmodics (2 goal(s))

West Bromwich: current form

For the visitors, West Bromwich have played 5 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

  • 3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 2 point(s) per match

  • 8 goals scored (1.6 per match)

  • Top scorer: Jimmy Jay Morgan (3 goal(s))

Derby County vs West Bromwich key players

In the EFL Championship, Samuel Szmodics carries Derby County (The Rams) Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Bobby Clark, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Carlton Morris has 12 goal(s).

On the other side, Jimmy Jay Morgan is the name that frightens the most for The Baggies with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Jimmy Jay Morgan leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Aune Selland Heggebø has accumulated 9 goal(s).

Derby County vs West Bromwich statistics in the EFL Championship

Derby County have an average of 11.6 corners and 3 cards per match. Meanwhile, West Bromwich have 10.2 corners and 2 cards. See the numbers for Derby County vs West Bromwich in the table below.

Home Team

Derby County Team Logo

Derby County

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L D L

0.8

Home L D L L W

0.8

Away L W L W L

1.2

Away Team

West Bromwich Team Logo

West Bromwich

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L L W

1.4

Home W D W D W

2.2

Away L L W W L

1.2

More tips for Derby County vs West Bromwich

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Derby County vs West Bromwich in the EFL Championship:

👉 Our prediction is: Derby County to win

Derby County to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against West Bromwich. Derby County's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Derby County and West Bromwich, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

Correct score prediction for Derby County vs West Bromwich

The odds place West Bromwich ahead in this clash. A narrow win is what the numbers suggest. Correct result: Derby County 0-1 West Bromwich. The correct result market is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.

Where to watch Derby County vs West Bromwich

Check out where to watch the live match between West Bromwich and Derby County:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Derby County and West Bromwich

The line-ups for Derby County vs West Bromwich in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up

  • 1

    Jacob Widell Zetterström

    Goalkeeper

  • 6

    Sondre Klingen Langås

    Defender

  • 10

    Rhian Brewster

    Forward

  • 11

    Samuel Szmodics

    Midfielder

  • 18

    Charlie Taylor

    Defender

  • 19

    Henrik Wendel Meister

    Forward

  • 20

    Alex Mowatt

    Midfielder

  • 24

    Ryan Nyambe

    Defender

  • 26

    Ryan Hedges

    Forward

  • 28

    Dion Sanderson

    Defender

  • 29

    Oscar Fraulo

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

West Bromwich Albion Football Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Max O’Leary

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Chris Mepham

    Defender

  • 4

    Callum Styles

    Defender

  • 6

    George Campbell

    Defender

  • 11

    Jimmy Jay Morgan

    Forward

  • 17

    Ousmane Diakite

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Aune Selland Heggebø

    Forward

  • 20

    Rabby Nzingoula

  • 21

    Isaac Price

    Midfielder

  • 25

    Nolan Galves

    Defender

  • 29

    Harry Whitwell

    Midfielder

The West Bromwich starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Derby County vs West Bromwich

Match: Derby County vs West Bromwich

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 09/09/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 6 September 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 8 September 2026, at 14:30
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.