West Brom vs Derby County Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25

A massive 17 points separates both sides in the league standings.

Seventh-positioned West Bromwich Albion will host Derby County in their upcoming match of the EFL Championship. The Baggies, who were on a decent run at the top, suffered three back-to-back losses recently against Norwich (1-0), Sunderland (0-1) and Bristol City (2-1). The situation looked grim.

But a victory at home against Watford (2-1) helped the club break the consecutive losing streak.

However, a 2-0 loss against Coventry again brought them back to the losing column. Not only did they concede two goals, but they also got their left back, Callum Styles, suspended with a red card.

Thank you for your support this afternoon, Baggies. 🩷 pic.twitter.com/jFwA75aHOi

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 18, 2025

Derby, on the other hand, have produced better results in their last five matches. Though they are hanging on the edge and are just a point shy of the danger zone. The club have somehow managed to keep themselves out of the clutches of relegation zone, even if it’s just by a thread.

Kick-Off:

• Location: West Bromwich, UK
• Stadium: The Hawthorns
• Date: Monday, 21 April
• Kick-off: 07:30 PM IST
• Referee: Andrew Kitchen
• VAR: In Use

Full-time. pic.twitter.com/xctI1PAUkt

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) April 18, 2025

Form:

West Bromwich Albion: L-L-L-W-L

Derby County: W-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion)

Tom Fellows is the leading assist provider this season in the EFL Championship. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has contributed 13 assists for his team. A product of Albion’s youth academy, Fellows has been with the club since 2012.

The Solihull-born playmaker has been a regular this season, appearing in 41 matches. His precision with the ball and accuracy in delivering balls also demonstrate his ability of being a spontaneous decision maker.

Jerry Yates (Derby County)

Jerry Yates is in form and has been among the goals. The Doncaster-born forward has scored nine goals this season. In fact, he scored quite recently against both Portsmouth and Preston.

If Yates can somehow score an early goal against Albion, it might very well tilt things in Derby’s favour. Playing on loan at Derby, Yates is still under contract with Swansea City, having joined the club in 2023.

Match Facts

• West Bromwich Albion have won just one of their last five Championship games against Derby County.
• Jayson Molumby has more yellow cards (11) than any other player at West Bromwich Albion. Ebou Adams has collected 11 for Derby County.
• The most common result of matches between West Bromwich Albion and Derby County is 1-2. Four matches have ended with this result.

West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County: Betting Tips and Odds

• West Bromwich Albion to win @1.66 22BET
• Goals to be scored under under 2.5 @1.74 PARIMATCH
• Devante Cole to score 15/8 bet365

Injuries and Team News

In the West Bromwich Albion squad, Josh Maja is out because of an injury

In the Derby County side, Curtis Nelson, Joe Ward, Dajaune Brown, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Lars Jorgen Salvesen, Ben Osborn, Kemar Roofe, Ryan Nyambe, Callum Elder, Jacob Widell-Jetterstrom and David Ozoh are all out with injuries.

Head to Head

Total Matches: 17

West Bromwich won: 5

Derby County: 8

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineup

West Bromwich Albion (4-2-3-1)

Griffiths (GK); Holgate, Heggem, Bartley, Furlong;Mowatt, Price; Johnston, Ahearne-Grant, Fellows; Lankshear

Derby County (3-4-3)

Vickers (GK); Langas, Phillips, Clarke; Wilson, Armstrong, Adams, Forsyth; Mendez-Laing, Yates, Harness

Match Prediction

Despite history favouring Derby to cause an upset at the Hawthorns, it is the home team that is going in as favourites. West Brom’s current dominance in the EFL and Derby’s abysmal display are playing a huge factor in that choice.

Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 1- 0 Derby County

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