Preview: Derby County vs West Brom Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Rams emerged victorious when these clubs last met.

Derby County are all set to lock horns with West Bromwich Albion for their matchweek 29 fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. The Pride Park Stadium will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

The Rams have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be looking to extend their winning run. Having won 11 of their 28 English League Championship games this season, Derby County are in 10th place on the league table. With a win in their upcoming game, they might be able to jump up to sixth place.

West Bromwich Albion are on a poor run of form at the moment and are likely to struggle in their upcoming game as well. They faced a thrashing 0-5 defeat at the hands of Norwich City in their previous league outing.

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— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) January 20, 2026

The Baggies are placed 19th on the EFL Championship points table. They will be away from home, and their confidence levels will be on the lower side.

Kick-off:

• Location: Derby, England
• Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 24
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 23; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Anthony Backhouse
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Derby: W-L-L-W-W

West Brom: L-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Patrick Agyemang (Derby County)

Patrick Agyemang is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Derby County. In 23 EFL Championship games, he has 10 goal contributions and will be looking to add more to his tally. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Michael Johnston (West Brom)

Michael Johnston will play a major role both in the midfield and the final third for West Bromwich Albion. He can score goals and is capable of creating some innovative plays, which are surely going to trouble the opponents. The 26-year-old has 11 goal involvements in 27 league games.

Match Facts

• Derby County are on a two-match winning streak.
• West Bromwich Albion have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.
• Four of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in favour of the Rams.

Derby County vs West Brom: Betting Tips and Odds

• Derby County to win @8/5 BetMGM
• Patrick Agyemang to score @3/1 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Max Johnston, Owen Beck, Carlton Morris and Dion Sanderson will not be in action for Derby County due to their injuries. Matthew Clarke is suspended.

West Bromwich Albion will miss out on the services of Oliver Bostock and Tammer Bany Odeh. They are injured. Ousmane Diakite might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 128

Derby County won: 59

West Brom won: 38

Draws: 31

Predicted Lineups

Derby County predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

O’Donnell (GK); Ward, Langas, Batth, Forsyth; Ozoh, Thompson; Díaz, Bobby Clark, Taylor; Agyemang

West Brom predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Griffiths (GK); Price, Mepham, Phillips, Taylor, Iling-Junior; Maja, Bielik, Styles, Johnston; Grant

Match Prediction

The Rams will be looking to secure another win, while the Baggies will be under pressure. Derby County are likely to come out on top and defeat West Bromwich Albion in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Derby 2-1 West Brom

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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