FT · England: Championship · Wednesday, 09 September 2026

Derby County 0–1 West Bromwich AlbionMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Wednesday, 09 September 2026

Derby County
0–1
West Bromwich Albion win
West Bromwich Albion
> 🧠 Model verdict
✗ Result against the lean

Pre-match, Bawler had Derby County at 39%, draw at 28%, West Bromwich Albion at 33%. Against expectation, the match finished 0-1. The model's headline call was Derby County to win.

> Pre-match probability vs result
County win
39%
Draw
28%
Albion win
33%
Actual ✓
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.33 – 1.20
Total 2.53
Actual
0 – 1
Total 1 (-1.5 vs xG)

Match underperformed xG by 1.5 goals. Below-expectation scoring — could be wasteful finishing, strong goalkeeping, or low-quality chances the model over-rated.

> 🧾 What the model called · and how it landed
High confidence
1X
Pre-match: 67%
✗ Lost
Outside shot
Over 3.5 Goals
Pre-match: 25%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Derby's lack of stakes against West Brom's relegation fight creates an edge for the home side or stalemate—the model forecasts 1X at 65% on an xG gap of just 0.03."

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