Wolves
- Wolves are 7th in the Championship 2026/2027 table with 11 points from six games while West Bromwich are 3rd with 14 points from seven games.
- Wolves are unbeaten at home in the Championship 2026/2027 with one win and one draw from two games, scoring 3.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
- Wolves' most recent three results are a good reflection of their ability to bounce back with a 4-2 defeat at West Ham preceding a 2-2 draw at Birmingham City and a 1-0 win at Sheffield United.
- César Peixoto has done a good job since his appointment as head coach on 16 June 2026 and his team are playing a front-foot 4-2-1 system with width, tempo and controlled counter-pressing which should give them the edge in this derby.
West Bromwich
- West Bromwich have been tougher to break down in James Morrison's system since he took charge on 26 February 2026.
- The Baggies will look to clog up the central channels and hit on the counterattack and via set pieces.
- West Bromwich have won twice and lost once on the road in the Championship 2026/2027, scoring and conceding 1.33 goals per away game.
- Their last two results, a 1-0 away win over Derby County and 1-1 home draw against Queens Park Rangers, demonstrate that they're tough to shake off.
Head-to-Head
They should edge this and they do have the edge in the only recent meeting between the two sides, a 2-0 win away in the FA Cup 2023/2024 .
Key Players
- Fer Lopez is their standout player so far in the Championship 2026/2027 with three goals in six appearances and he's the only man Wolves have who can really open up a defence with the ball in the final third.
- Stats: 3 goals in 6 appearances
- Jimmy-Jay Morgan has been their best player so far with three goals and three assists in seven appearances, so he'll be the main creator of things on Sunday.
- Stats: 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 appearances
Betting Insights
- Wolves are favored to win at 1.77 ahead of West Bromwich at 4.3 and the draw at 3.7.
- We're covering bets with the Both Teams to Score - Yes option at 1.73.
Prediction
In conclusion, Wolves have played well enough to warrant the favorite tag, but West Bromwich are a resilient bunch and we're covering our bets with the Both Teams to Score - Yes option at 1.73 .