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Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +6 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -5 goal difference
BetGenius backs West Ham or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
West Ham welcome Derby to the London Stadium for matchday five of the Championship season, with both sides looking to build momentum after mixed starts to their campaigns. The Hammers sit 12th in the table with five points from four fixtures, having displayed considerable attacking potency by scoring eight goals while failing to keep a clean sheet. Their recent 4-2 home victory over Wolves demonstrated their firepower, though defensive concessions remain an ongoing concern.
Derby occupy 16th place with four points, having recorded one win, one draw, and two defeats in the league. The Rams secured an encouraging 2-0 away win at Portsmouth in their last outing, but five first-team players are currently sidelined, which tests their squad depth ahead of this trip.
Combined scoring rate: 4 goals per game (West Ham at home plus Derby away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SwanseaPromotion - Premier League | 11 | +8 | 23 |
| 2 | West HamPromotion - Premier League | 11 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | MiddlesbroughPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 11 | +6 | 22 |
| 4 | BirminghamPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 11 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 | West BromPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) | 11 | +3 | 20 |
| 20 | Watford | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 21 | Norwich | 11 | -4 | 9 |
| 22 | BurnleyRelegation - League One | 11 | -5 | 8 |
| 23 | DerbyRelegation - League One | 11 | -11 | 6 |
| 24 | PrestonRelegation - League One | 11 | -15 | 4 |
West Ham have won 2 of the last 3 meetings.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.West Ham have found the back of the net in all four of their league fixtures this season, averaging 2.5 goals per match on home soil. Derby enter the fixture with multiple absences including P. Agyemang, D. Murkin, L. Travis, M. Clarke, and C. Morris, leaving them depleted against a West Ham attack that has registered eight goals in four league games.
Published September 3, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
