Three valuable points will be at stake when West Bromwich Albion and Derby County go toe-to-toe with each other in the English Championship at the Hawthorns on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
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West Brom vs Derby predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in eight of West Bromwich Albion’s last 10 matches.
- Each of Derby's last six games produced goals at both ends.
- Derby have won five consecutive skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: West Brom 1-1 Derby
These teams already clashed at this stadium a couple of weeks ago and played out a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time.
Interestingly, West Brom’s last two home games ended 1-1 while Derbyhave drawn their last two league matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Derby are up against it
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
West Bromwich Albion have had a great start to their Championship campaign, earning 10 points from a possible 12. They are second, 19 spots above Derby, who are still in the hunt for their first win of the season (D2, L2).
Ahead of this encounter, West Brom are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that both teams found the net in each of Derby's last six games and in eight of West Brom's last 10 matches, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 5/4 (2.25). That one has a 44.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Derby's dominance to continue?
Derby have won five consecutive clashes between these teams and are unbeaten in their last six encounters with West Bromwich Albion.
In fact, West Brom have beaten Derby only once in the last 15 years.
England EFL Cup 12/08/25
West Brom
Derby
England Championship 21/04/25
West Brom
Derby
England Championship 26/12/24
Derby
West Brom
England EFL Cup 23/08/22
Derby
West Brom
England Championship 27/12/21
Derby
West Brom
West Bromwich Albion preview: Looking to pressure the league leaders
Coming off a strong run of form with three wins and one draw in four Championship games, West Brom will look to keep their aggressive form going.
However, for this match, the hosts remain touch and go with two of their players: Daryl Dike, who had a thigh injury, and Tammer Bany, who was sidelined with a muscle injury.
Predicted lineup: Griffiths (GK), Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Styles, Molumby, Mowatt, Wallace, Price, Johnston & Heggebo.
Last five matches
- Stoke City 0-1 West Brom
- West Brom 1-1 Portsmouth
- Wrexham 2-3 West Brom
- West Brom 1-1 Derby County (2-3 AP)
- West Brom 1-0 Blackburn
Derby County preview: Still hunting for their first win
As for Derby County, vulnerability at the back has seen them draw two and lose two apiece in their four league matches. This lack of defensive solidity could cause them all sorts of problems this weekend as they face a confident West Brom side at the Hawthorns.
On the injury front, Corey Blackett-Taylor and Owen Beck are both doubtful with hamstring injuries, while Patrick Agyemang (Hernia) and Curtis Nelson ACL) are both ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Zetterstrom (GK), Sanderson, Clarke, Forsyth, Johnston, Travis, Adams, Elder, Brewster, Clark & Morris.
Last five matches
- Ipswich 2-2 Derby County
- Burnley 2-1 Derby County
- Derby County 1-1 Bristol City
- Derby County 3-5 Coventry
- West Brom 1-1 Derby County (2-3 AP)
Player to watch: Carlton Morris
Carlton Morris has been nothing short of impressive this campaign, scoring in each of Derby's four league matches so far. The former Luton Town forward will look to extend his scoring streak to five games this weekend.