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As West Ham United prepares to host Derby County at the London Stadium on September 5, 2026, the home side enters the match with a more favorable form, having secured two wins from their last five encounters. This recent momentum could provide a confidence boost as they look to capitalize on their home advantage.
West Ham’s tactical approach typically emphasizes a balanced blend of attacking prowess and solid defensive organization. Their recent successes suggest that they are gradually finding form, likely aiming to assert dominance early against a struggling Derby County side.
On the other hand, Derby County has faced a challenging period, failing to win any of their last five matches. This lack of form could lead to doubts within the squad, making it crucial for them to establish a solid defensive structure to frustrate the hosts.
Bookmakers favor West Ham significantly with odds of 1.28 for a home win compared to 10.0 for an away victory, reflecting the disparity in recent performances. While a predicted final score of 1-0 indicates a tight contest, Derby County will be keen to turn their fortunes around. Given the state of both teams, home advantage will likely play a crucial role, but in football, outcomes can always surprise.
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| West Ham 73% |
Draw 17.8% |
Derby 9.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.31 | 5.25 | 10.50 | |
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1.29 | 5.05 | 10.6 | |
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1.3 | 5.09 | 10.7 | |
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1.27 | 5.4 | 10 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Watford FC – West Ham United – 1:1 25.08.26 Southampton FC – West Ham United – 1:4 22.08.26 West Ham United – Charlton Athletic – 1:2 16.08.26 Burnley FC – West Ham United – 2:2 08.08.26 West Ham United – Portsmouth FC – 3:1 |
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 04.08.26 Rotherham United – Derby County – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.01.23 Derby County – West Ham United – 0:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Charlton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 2 |
| 21 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 |
| 22 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Stoke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
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