Get the latest West Ham vs Derby prediction, betting tips, lineups, and odds ahead of this Championship clash. Find top analysis and key bet builder insights.
West Ham vs Derby Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, London Stadium |
West Ham welcome Derby to the London Stadium on Saturday, and our West Ham vs Derby prediction leans firmly towards the hosts after a midweek statement in the English Championship.
The Hammers finally clicked, hammering four past Wolves in a 4-2 win on 1 September 2026 to claim their first league victory of the campaign and move onto five points from four games.
Derby travel down in decent nick, having ground out a 2-0 win at Portsmouth through Sam Szmodics and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, leaving John Eustace's side on four points.
The head-to-head record leans West Ham's way too, with four home wins to two away wins across the six previous meetings between these clubs.
West Ham vs Derby Form
West Ham broke a three-match winless start with a dominant 4-2 home win over Wolves, Divine Mukasa's brace lighting up the display. They are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches, and there have been over 2.5 goals in five of their last six league outings. Jarrod Bowen remains their standout attacking threat.
Derby ended a four-match winless run in style, keeping a clean sheet at Portsmouth despite facing 21 shots and taking all three points through Szmodics and Salvesen. The Rams sit stubborn and direct, strong in the air, though they rank 17th for form and remain vulnerable defending set pieces and long shots.
West Ham vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
West Ham: Tomas Soucek (Injured/out)
Derby: Peter Agyemang (Injured/out), David Murkin (Injured/out), Matt Clarke (Injured/out), Carlton Morris (Injured/out), Lewis Travis (Injured/doubtful), Craig Forsyth (Injured/doubtful)
West Ham
Nuno Espirito Santo could name an unchanged starting XI after the strong showing against Wolves, with only Tomas Soucek ruled out through injury. New signing Adama Boiro is expected to feature in the matchday squad at the London Stadium.
Derby
Derby have a lengthier list of absentees, with Craig Forsyth to be assessed after picking up a knock and Lewis Travis rated doubtful. Ryan Nyambe and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen could step in, while Henrik Meister and David Ozoh may feature from the bench.
West Ham vs Derby Predicted Lineup
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Bowen, Engels, Mukasa, Solomon; Piroe, Pablo
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Zetterström; Nyambe, Sanderson, Langås, Taylor; Fraulo, Mowatt; Hedges, Szmodics, Clark; Salvesen
West Ham vs Derby Key Stats & Match Facts
West Ham are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 Championship matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of West Ham's last six Championship games.
West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in five of their last six home matches against Derby in all competitions.
West Ham have won four and Derby two across the six previous meetings between the sides, with no draws.
Jarrod Bowen has attempted 3+ shots in four of his last four Championship appearances.
West Ham vs Derby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: West Ham are clear favourites at home and the numbers back them, with a projected 2-1 scoreline. The Hammers boast the stronger attack and home advantage, and at 2/5 with Bet365 the hosts look well-placed to see off the Rams. West Ham vs Derby betting odds point to a comfortable home afternoon.
Best Bets
Arne Engels to record over 1.5 shots in the match. Engels is set to sit in the engine room of a West Ham side projected to dominate possession and attacking output at home. With the hosts expected to camp in Derby's half, the midfielder has every opportunity to get shots away regularly.
Both teams to score in the match. The model projects a 53.18% implied probability for both teams to find the net, aligning with a projected 2.19 - 0.91 scoreline, and Derby found the net twice at Portsmouth to end their winless run. West Ham vs Derby best bets point here with the Hammers' recent high-scoring fixtures only strengthening the case.
West Ham vs Derby Bet Builder
Our West Ham vs Derby bet builder tips pull together four legs: Jarrod Bowen over 2.5 shots, plus cards for Sondre Langås, Valentín Castellanos and Dion Sanderson.
Bowen is West Ham's chief threat and has attempted 3+ shots in four of his last four Championship appearances, so over 2.5 shots looks a sensible anchor leg.
Sondre Langås has been carded in three of his last four Championship outings, and a physical Derby defence facing West Ham's attack should keep the referee busy.
Valentín Castellanos has also been carded in three of his last four Championship appearances, adding another live booking angle to the slip.
Dion Sanderson completes the set, having picked up a card in two of his last three Championship games as Derby soak up pressure at the back.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 67/1 and is as short as 40/1 elsewhere.
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West Ham vs Derby Talking Points
The big talking point is Divine Mukasa, the Manchester City loanee who scored twice from long range on his home league debut in the win over Wolves, a strength that suits a West Ham side built on creating long shot opportunities. Deadline-day defensive additions Morato and Adama Boiro have been integrated into first-team training ahead of this one, so there is genuine momentum at the London Stadium. Derby, eighth in the Championship last season under John Eustace, arrive stubborn and organised, but this looks a tough afternoon against opponents in ominous form.
West Ham vs Derby Predictions FAQs
When is the West Ham vs Derby English Championship game?
West Ham vs Derby kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Where is West Ham vs Derby being played?
The match will take place at London Stadium.
What competition is West Ham vs Derby in?
West Ham vs Derby is an English Championship fixture.
Who are the favourites for West Ham vs Derby?
West Ham are clear favourites, priced at 2/5 with Bet365, with the model projecting a 2-1 home win and a 66.39% win probability for the Hammers.
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