Pride Park Stadium
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 20:30
Derby County will host West Bromwich Albion on Thursday at the Pride Park Stadium. While the hosts are coming from a defeat, the visitors are coming from a win. However, West Brom have not won back-to-back games since September. Can they break the record here? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Derby County suffered a 2-1 loss to Luton Town in their last game despite going ahead in the 58th minute through Kayden Jackson’s fine strike. They lost focus and conceded in the 89th and 90+2nd minutes of the game. With their recent struggles, I think one of the things they need is to make their defense strong. Curtis Nelson and Nathaniel Phillips need more composure to defend 26-year-old Swedish goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom on the post.
They have now seen one win in their last eight games, putting them 16th on the table with 24 points in 22 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 28. However, Ryan Nyambe (torn knee ligaments), Eiran Cashin (hamstring injury), Tawanda Chirewa (torn thigh muscle), and David Ozoh (hamstring injury) will all miss this game.
West Bromwich Albion
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West Brom bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Bristol City in their last game. Mikey Johnston scored the two goals in the game in the 34th and 43rd minutes. They had previously lost 2-1 to Watford but remain unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 games. They sit 7th on the table with 35 points in 22 games, scoring 26 goals and conceding 16.
Daryl Dike will miss this game after an Achilles tendon surgery. Semi Ajayi and Callum Styles are also out of this game. However, Josh Maja, who has scored 10 goals this season, will be the player to watch in his quest to regain his scoring touch. He has failed to score in his last six games.
Possible Starting 11
Derby County — J. W. Zetterström, Kane Wilson, Curtis Nelson, Nathaniel Phillips, Craig Forsyth, Kenzo Goudmijn, Ben Osborn, Ebou Adams, N. Mendez-Laing, Jerry Yates, Marcus Harness.
West Bromwich Albion — Alex Palmer, Darnell Furlong, Mason Holgate, Torbjørn Heggem, Callum Styles, Tom Fellows, Kyle Bartley, Uros Racic, Jayson Molumby, Josh Maja, Karlan Grant.
Interesting Facts
- West Bromwich Albion have conceded just 16 goals in 22 matches.
- West Brom have drawn 11 of their 22 games.
- West Brom have lost just one of their last 14 games.
- Less than three goals were scored in the last five games between them.
- West Brom have not won back-to-back games since September.
- West Brom have lost just three games this season.
History of Head-to-Heads
Championship 2025/2026
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EFL Cup 2025/2026
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Championship 2024/2025
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Championship 2024/2025
West Bromwich Albion
Carabao Cup 2022/2023
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Derby County Latest Games
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Watford
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Hull City
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Queens Park Rangers
Norwich City
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Southampton
West Bromwich Albion Latest Games
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Swansea City
Birmingham City
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Oxford
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Sheffield Wednesday
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Preston North End
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Expert Betting Tips
West Brom have one of the best defenses in the Championship this season, and I think that will affect this game because Derby County are not exceptional in their attack. So, we will see less than three goals in this game. Moreover, they scored less than three goals in the last five games. Also, even though West Bromwich Albion have not won back-to-back games since September, I don’t think they will lose here either. They have lost just three games this season, which is one of the best results.
- Under 2.5 for 1.60 odds
- HT: X for 1.95 odds
- West Brom Draw No Bet for 1.83 odds
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