Derby County vs West Bromwich Albion prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
One of the matches in the 23rd round of the Championship will take place on Thursday at Pride Park, where Derby County will host West Bromwich Albion. Here's a betting suggestion on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match preview
Derby County has made a comeback to the Championship after spending two years in League One. Despite facing financial turmoil and a 21-point deduction in the 2021/22 season, the team has shown they can fight for survival even in difficult circumstances. The new season began promisingly, with three wins in the first five matches, but then came a decline.
Currently, Derby sits in 16th place with 24 points, and their winning streak is now a distant memory. In the last match, Derby lost 1-2 to Luton Town away. In the last five matches, the team has only won once and suffered three defeats. They are six points above the relegation zone.
In contrast, West Bromwich Albion is having a strong season and is in the battle for promotion. Last season, the Baggies also fought for a place in the Premier League but were eliminated in the playoffs by Southampton with a 3-1 defeat. The new season started well, and they are currently in 7th place, although their results have been a bit inconsistent.
West Bromwich Albion has only three defeats in 22 matches but has drawn 11 times. They have gone 12 games without losing, yet only managed to win two of those. In the last round, West Brom beat Bristol City 2-0 at home, but before that, they lost 1-2 to Watford away.
Probable lineups
- Derby County: Zetterstrom; Wilson, Nelson, Cashin, Phillips; Goodwin, Osborne, Adams; Mendes-Laing, Blackett-Taylor, Jackson
- West Bromwich Albion: Palmer; Furlong, Ajayi, Holgate, Heggem; Mowatt, Rachic; Grant, Swift, Fellows; Maja
Match facts and head-to-head encounters
- The last meeting between the teams was in August 2022, when Derby County won 1-0 at home in the League Cup
- In the last four matches between these teams, the "Both Teams to Score" bet did not hit
- The "Total Under 2.5" bet came in five out of the last five encounters between these teams
Prediction
Bookmakers see the teams as roughly equal, with similar odds for both sides. However, we believe West Bromwich Albion has a better chance of success. Our suggested bet is "West Bromwich Albion to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.90.
