Derby County VS West Bromwich(WBA)

Derby County has had a mixed start to the EFL Championship season, recording 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 5 games, amassing 5 points and sitting in 18th place. Their last game ended in a 1 - 2 defeat against Leicester City. At their home ground, Pride Park Stadium, they show determination, yet their attack lacks sharpness, having only scored 4 goals in 5 games. The team is facing significant injury issues in the middle - front areas. Players like Brown, Whitfield, Bird, Coburn, Thompson, and Harper are all sidelined. As a result, only Jackson and Mendes are left in the front line, and there's a lack of ball - holding players when transitioning from defense to attack. On the other hand, West Bromwich Albion has a better record, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 5 games, earning 8 points and ranking 9th. Their recent performances include a 1 - 0 win over Cardiff, a 2 - 2 draw with Middlesbrough, and a 1 - 0 victory against Plymouth. Their counter - attacking strategy is of a higher quality compared to Derby County. West Brom also has some injury concerns. Bartley (knee), Fabio Carvalho (doubtful), Acho (long - term), and Diang (doubtful) are affected. However, their flank chain of Grant, Maitland - Niles, and Molby remains intact. In the head - to - head record, West Brom has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 meetings. Derby County has failed to gain an advantage in their last 2 home games against West Brom, with 1 draw and 1 loss.