Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 23, 2026 | Pride Park | EFL Championship | 20:00 GMT

We come to you with action from the English Championship in an important clash as both sides are looking to either strengthen their position toward a playoff spot or get further away from the relegation picture. Here we head to the Midlands as Derby County welcome West Bromwich Albion to Pride Park.

The Rams enter this clash off the back of a couple of strong results, including a 2-1 victory at The Valley in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Baggies will be hoping to bounce back from a 5-0 drubbing at home to Norwich City.

Football Park believes this game has the tools to offer up an entertaining clash, and we are backing Derby to continue their run and make it three wins in a row.

Key Betting Tip: Derby to win at 2.62 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of a home victory. Kwiff are offering up some serious deal on this fixture. Derby have looked in great shape in recent weeks, while West Brom are in serious trouble, as they sit just three points above the relegation zone. A 5-0 loss to relegation threatened Norwich last time out will do the team no favours, and Derby come into this clash with a lot of confidence.

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Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Lineups

Derby Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): O’Donnell; Forsyth, Clarke, Langas, Ward; Thompson, Ozoh; Blackett-Taylor, Clark, Brereton Diaz; Agyemang.

Team News: Alongside the suspended Clarke, Morris, Sanderson, Johnston and Beck are all sidelined with various injuries.

West Brom Predicted XI (5-4-1): Griffiths; Iling-Junior, Taylor, Phillips, Mepham, Price; Johnston, Styles, Bielik, Maja; Grant.

Team News: Bostock, Diakite and Odeh will be out injured for the visitors.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion: League Story So Far

Out of these two sides, Derby have had the much better start to the season, inking up 11 wins and eight draws from their opening 28 matches. This leaves them sitting pretty in 10th place, just two points outside the playoffs, so victory on Friday would temporarily have the Rams occupying a crucial spot in the playoffs.

As for West Brom, despite collecting just one less win than Friday’s hosts, they are losing too many games and losing crucial points in the process. With just four wins, this means 15 defeats, and only Sheffield Wednesday have more in the losses column. This 31-point tally so far means they sit in 19th place, and if results don’t go their way this weekend, they could end the weekend in the bottom three.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

In the last 15 years, these sides have met on just 15 occasions, and it is the Rams who dominate this head-to-head. Derby have eight wins, to the Baggies’ two. In the last five meetings between the sides, Derby have won all.

• September 13, 2025: West Brom 0-1 Derby
• August 12, 2025: West Brom 1-1p Derby - EFL Cup
• April 21, 2025: West Brom 1-3 Derby
• December 26, 2024: Derby 2-1 West Brom
• August 23, 2022: Derby 1-0 West Brom - EFL Cup

Derby County and West Bromwich Albion: Recent Matches Analysis

Derby Last 5 Matches:

• Derby 2-1 Charlton (A)
• Derby 1-0 Preston (A)
• Derby 1-3 Leeds (H) - FA Cup
• Derby 1-2 Wrexham (H)
• Derby 1-0 Middlesbrough (H)

The Rams come into this fixture in fine form. They have been very clinical at that too, despite holding less possession in their last two games, have still managed to produce an excellent number of chances, leading to a strong xG.

West Brom Last 5 Matches:

• West Brom 0-5 Norwich (H)
• West Brom 2-3 Middlesbrough (H)
• West Brom p2-2 Swansea (A) - FA Cup
• West Brom 1-2 Leicester (A)
• West Brom 0-1 Swansea (A)

Still without a league win in 2026 and having won just one games in the last eight, West Brom come into this fixture with poor confidence and haven’t kept a clean sheet in over a month. It is almost a certainty that they concede here, and the trends show it could also be another loss.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Derby to win @ 2.62 - Recent form suggests confidence in a Derby win. With a staggering 60% chance of a Rams victory according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Derby County v West Bromwich Albion

Patrick Agyemang (Derby): The American has been in fine form in front of goal so far this term, bagging seven goals and three assists in 24 league matches. The 25-year-old also scored the winner last weekend against Preston, and he likes to be in and around the goal area, having more shot attempts than 78% of forwards in the division.

Michael Johnston (West Brom): In a side lacking that magical touch, Johnston was certainly someone who provided just that at the start of the campaign, recording nine assists and two goals in 27 appearances. He has lost that spark recently, but if he can find it on Friday, the Baggies have more than just a chance to end their losing streak in the Championship.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion Match Facts

Referee: Anthony Backhouse.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, NOW UK, Sky Sports+ at 20:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Derby, England, Pride Park can hold up to just over 33,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed in what could be a season-defining clash for both.

Derby County v West Bromwich Albion: Final Prediction

Derby County 2-0 West Bromwich Albion