West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County Live Streaming – A pivotal Championship encounter unfolds at The Hawthorns on Monday, April 21, 2025, as West Bromwich Albion host Derby County. With the season nearing its conclusion, West Brom aim to reignite their playoff aspirations, while Derby fight to escape the relegation zone.
📅 Match Details
Match
West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County
Date
Monday, April 21, 2025
Time
3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM ET
Venue
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Competition
EFL Championship 2024/25 – Matchweek 44
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings
West Brom Wins
Derby Wins
Draws
Last Meeting
84
38
27
19
Derby 2–1 West Brom (Dec 2024)
Derby have won the last three encounters against West Brom, including a 2–1 victory in December 2024.
📊 Team Form and Standings
Team
League Position
Last 5 Matches
Points
West Brom
8th
L-W-L-W-L
60
Derby
21st
D-W-L-D-L
43
West Brom are three points off the playoff spots, needing a win to stay in contention.
Derby sit just above the relegation zone, level on points with 22nd-placed Plymouth, making this a must-win match for survival.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
West Bromwich Albion:
Josh Maja – Forward with 12 goals in 26 appearances, leading the team’s scoring charts.
Alex Mowatt – Midfielder contributing 7 goals in 40 matches, pivotal in orchestrating play.
Derby County:
James Collins – Veteran striker with a knack for crucial goals, instrumental in Derby’s attack.
Max Bird – Midfield anchor known for his passing range and defensive contributions.
⚽ Tactical Preview
Team
Formation
Style of Play
Strengths
Weaknesses
West Brom
4-2-3-1
Possession-based
Home advantage, attacking depth
Recent inconsistency, defensive lapses
Derby
4-3-3
Counter-attacking
Midfield resilience, set-pieces
Struggles in away matches, limited goal output
West Brom will look to dominate possession and utilize their attacking midfielders to create chances.
Derby may adopt a more cautious approach, aiming to exploit spaces on the counter-attack.
🔮 Predictions
Category
Prediction
Full-Time Score
West Brom 2–1 Derby County
Key Stat
West Brom have won 10 of their 21 home matches this season.
Possession
West Brom 55% – 45% Derby
Shots on Target
West Brom 6 – 4 Derby
West Brom’s home form and attacking prowess may give them the edge in this crucial fixture.
