West Bromwich Albion return to Championship action after the international break as they host Derby County at The Hawthorns.
EFL Championship
Our Three Predictions For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County
- First Prediction: West Bromwich Albion To Win – 3/4
- Second Prediction: Both Teams To Score – 21/20
- Third Prediction: Derby County – Over 2.5 Yellow Cards – 23/20
First Prediction For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County – West Bromwich Albion To Win – 3/4
Ryan Mason has enjoyed a fantastic start to life at West Brom and remains unbeaten in the Championship. The Baggies have won three of their opening four, drawing the other one, and currently sit second in the table. They entered the international break with an excellent 1-0 victory over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium in a result which ended the Potters own unbeaten start. Having become tough to break down, they will be hoping to gain another three points to maintain their momentum ahead of a tough trip to Middlesbrough.
Derby sit just above the bottom three and are still searching for their first league win of the campaign. However, they have tasted success at The Hawthorns already this season, having beaten West Brom on penalties in the Carabao Cup first round. John Eustace’s side have also been incredibly entertaining, with their four Championship outings having generated a staggering 18 goals. The Rams lost their opening two fixtures but did secure back-to-back draws against Bristol City and Ipswich Town prior to the international break. Still, they will need a big performance to stand any chance of getting something out of this game.
Second Prediction For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County – Both Teams To Score – 21/20
West Brom do have two clean sheets to their name already this season, having shut out both Stoke and Blackburn Rovers. Their last home outing did see them draw 1-1 with Portsmouth and they perhaps showed some defensive frailties in a 3-2 win over Wrexham.
This tip is perhaps aimed more at Derby than the Baggies though. They have scored and conceded in every game this season, including their two Carabao Cup fixtures. With Carlton Morris leading the line, they have a striker who is in a rich vein of form. The 29-year-old has scored in every game so far and will be hoping to make it five out of five at The Hawthorns.
Third Prediction For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County – Derby County – Over 2.5 Yellow Cards – 23/20
Derby have picked up by far the most yellow cards in the division this month, with 14 in four games. That averages out at 3.5 a game, although those stats have been increased by the staggering seven they picked up in their draw with Ipswich Town at the end of last month. They also were awarded three in their clash with Bristol City.
West Brom have been able to frustrate teams this season and this could make for a tense encounter. The Rams will match them for physicality which could lead to a flurry of cards. The game will be refereed by Ruebyn Ricardo, who has awarded 10 yellow cards in three games this season. Stretch that into last season, where he officiated 43 fixtures in all competitions. These games saw an average of 4.72 cards per game.
Best Odds For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County
| Bookmaker | West Bromwich Albion | Draw | Derby County |
| MyriadPlay | 3/4 | 12/5 | 15/4 |
| Gentleman Jim | 3/4 | 5/2 | 15/4 |
| Betarno | 8/11 | 12/5 | 7/2 |
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-To-Head
West Brom started a new era under Ryan Mason this season, with the former Tottenham Hotspur coach taking the reins in June. His first competitive outing saw him start the campaign with his first three point haul following a 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers. This was followed by a stern test at newly promoted Wrexham, but one that they prevailed with a 3-2 victory. The Baggies dropped their first points of the campaign with a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth at The Hawthorns. However, they returning to winning ways at the first time of asking with another narrow 1-0 triumph, this time against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium. Interestingly, the exited the Carabao Cup at the first round stage to Derby County, where the lost on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Derby are still searching for their first win of the season and currently sit 21st in the Championship. They started with a 3-1 defeat at Stoke City on the opening day before going down 5-3 to Coventry City at Pride Park. John Eustace appeared to have steadied the ship somewhat before the international break though, securing back-to-back draws with Bristol City (1-1) and Ipswich Town (2-2). After progressing at The Hawthorns in the Carabao Cup first round, they fell at the next stage with a 2-1 defeat against Premier League outfit Burnley.
It is the Rams that have been the far more successful in this fixture, both in recent times and overall. Including their penalty shootout win last month, they have emerged victorious in the last five meetings between the pair, including a 3-1 triumph at The Hawthorns in April. West Brom’s last win over the East Midlands-based outfit came in 2020. Overall, there has been 127 previous clashes, with Derby winning 58, WBA 38 and 31 ending in a draw.
Confrontation
Where To Watch West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County
Where can I watch this game, either in person or on TV?
- Location: The Hawthorns, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LF
- Date: September 13th, 2025
- TV Channel: This game is not scheduled for TV broadcast.
Probable Lineups For West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County
Predicted West Bromwich Albion Lineup
- Lineup: Griffiths; Campbell, Mepham, Phillips, Styles; Molumby, Mowatt; Johnston, Price, Iling-Junior; Heggeo
- Injured/Suspended: Maja
- Manager: Ryan Mason
Predicted Derby County Lineup
- Lineup: Zetterstrom; Batth, Clarke, Forsyth; Johnston, Travis, Adams, Elder; Brewster, Clark; Morris
- Injured/Suspended: Nelson, Blackett-Taylor, Langas, Beck, Agyemang
- Manager: John Eustace
