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As Derby County prepares to host West Bromwich Albion in a key clash in the English League Championship on September 9, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent forms. Derby County has struggled, managing to secure only one victory from their last five outings, indicating potential issues in both their attacking dynamics and defensive organization. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion has fared slightly better, recording two wins in their last five fixtures, which suggests a more stable performance, particularly in converting opportunities into goals.
The bookmakers have listed Derby as slight favorites with odds of 2.26 for a home win, while West Bromwich’s odds sit at 3.02. This reflects an expectation that the home advantage could play a significant role, but the probabilities tell a more nuanced story: Derby has a 40.1% chance of winning, while West Brom’s probability stands at 31.6%, with a 27.5% likelihood of a draw.
Tactically, Derby will need to tighten their defense and find effective channels to penetrate West Brom’s backline, who appear more adept at capitalizing on transitions. With both teams eager to bolster their seasonal standings, anticipation mounts for an intriguing contest that promises to be competitive. While Derby enjoys home support, the outcome remains uncertain, making this a match worth watching closely.
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| Derby 41.1% |
Draw 28.2% |
West Bromwich 30.8% |
Outrights of English League Championship West Brom: 3.08% Derby: 1.23%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.23 | 3.30 | 3.15 | |
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2.29 | 3.30 | 2.97 | |
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2.27 | 3.30 | 2.95 |
Latest Results
| 01.09.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:2 29.08.26 Derby County – Swansea City – 0:3 22.08.26 Derby County – Cardiff City – 2:2 15.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 2:1 08.08.26 Derby County – Lincoln City – 1:2 |
02.09.26 West Bromwich Albion – Charlton Athletic – 1:1 29.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – West Bromwich Albion – 3:1 26.08.26 Newcastle United – West Bromwich Albion – 3:2 23.08.26 West Bromwich Albion – Burnley FC – 3:1 15.08.26 Norwich City – West Bromwich Albion – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.01.26 Derby County – West Bromwich Albion – 1:1 13.09.25 West Bromwich Albion – Derby County – 0:1 12.08.25 West Bromwich Albion – Derby County – 1:2 penalties 21.04.25 West Bromwich Albion – Derby County – 1:3 26.12.24 Derby County – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | QPR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | Charlton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Wolves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 | West Ham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 | Bolton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Derby | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 4 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 18 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 3 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 3 |
| 22 | Stoke | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 3 |
| 23 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | -5 | 2 |
| 24 | Preston | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. West Ham: 3.02 (26.49%)
2. Wolves: 5.05 (15.84%)
3. Middlesbrough: 7.6 (10.53%)
4. Southampton: 13 (6.15%)
5. Birmingham: 17 (4.71%)
6. Millwall: 19 (4.21%)
7. Swansea: 21 (3.81%)
8. Burnley: 21 (3.81%)
9. Norwich: 26 (3.08%)
10. West Brom: 26 (3.08%)
11. Wrexham: 34 (2.35%)
12. QPR: 34 (2.35%)
13. Sheffield Utd: 34 (2.35%)
14. Bristol City: 50 (1.6%)
15. Charlton: 50 (1.6%)
16. Derby: 65 (1.23%)
17. Stoke City: 80 (1%)
18. Watford: 80 (1%)
19. Cardiff: 100 (0.8%)
20. Lincoln City: 100 (0.8%)
21. Portsmouth: 100 (0.8%)
22. Preston: 100 (0.8%)
23. Blackburn: 100 (0.8%)
24. Bolton: 100 (0.8%)
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