While the Rams are in fine fettle this season, David Moyes and his side could hardly ask for a better draw, given the gulf in resources between the two sides.
With the Premier League campaign proving arduous at best this season, a cup run also could help Moyes shrug off the pressure. A loss, however, could go some way into undoing the momentum West Ham’s win over Everton created.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Derby vs West Ham is scheduled for a 7.45pm GMT kick-off time on Monday 30 January, 2023.
Pride Park in Derby will host.
Where to watch Derby vs West Ham
TV channel: The game will be broadcast free-to-air on ITV4, with coverage starting at 7pm.
Live stream: The ITVX website and app will provide a live stream across mobile devices, laptops, games consoles and tablets.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action through Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Derby vs West Ham team news
The home side are sweating over the fitness of both Louie Sibley and Eiran Cashin, though aren’t thought to be suffering from any fresh injury problems.
Gianluca Scamacca is not yet ready for a return for West Ham, which is a worry given Danny Ings’ injury, while Maxwel Cornet remains unavailable.
Alphonso Areola will likely start in goal while the trip to Derby will come too soon for Kurt Zouma.
Derby vs West Ham prediction
The Rams have roared back into form after so much turmoil and will put up quite the fight in front of home support, though West Ham will surely have too much.
West Ham to win 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Derby wins: 24
Draws: 25
West Ham wins: 27
Derby vs West Ham latest odds
Derby to win: 7/2
Draw: 14/5
West Ham to win: 8/11
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
