Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 9 2026
In the 6th round of the English Championship on September 9 2026, Derby County will face West Bromwich Albion. The visitors will be hoping to add to their points tally in this encounter.
Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion team news and expert analysis
The Pride Park club narrowly missed out on a play-off place last spring, finishing eighth. They were immediately eliminated from the League Cup this season, losing to Lincoln. Their Championship campaign also began with a defeat, followed by a draw with Cardiff. After losing to Swansea, they finally secured their first victory, beating Portsmouth. However, they came away empty-handed against West Ham, suffering a 0-3 defeat.
The West Bromwich side finished in the final position above the relegation zone last spring, 21st. In the League Cup, they beat Rotherham before going down 2-3 to Newcastle in a hard-fought encounter. They made a winning start to their Championship campaign, although they subsequently lost to Middlesbrough and drew with Charlton. In the latest round, however, they managed to beat Watford.
John Eustace's men are averaging one goal scored and two conceded per match. West Brom, meanwhile, are currently scoring 1.6 goals per game while conceding 1.2.
Head to Head matches: Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion
Derby have won five of their last seven encounters, with the other two ending in draws. They also progressed on penalties in the League Cup last year after a 1-1 draw.
The sides are considered practically equal in strength. However, neither team is at their best, so we are backing the neutral under 2.5 total goals market (odds – 1.87).
Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion: key statistics and trends
- Derby County have lost four of their six matches this season
- 40% of Derby County's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- West Bromwich Albion have won for the first time in four matches
- 80% of West Bromwich Albion's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.8 goals per game
Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion: Possible starting lineups
Derby County play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Videl-Setterström - Taylor, Lango, Sanderson, Johnston - Mowatt, Travis - Blackett-Taylor, Froulo, Clarke - Morris
West Bromwich Albion play in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): O'Leary - Styles, Campbell, Phillips, Galvez - Horn Myhre, Price, Diakité, Molumby - Whitwell - Morgan
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