West Ham vs Derby prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

Championship

West Ham vs Derby Shots

2026-09-05 · 15:00
Shots51.4%Over 24.5 shots

Result

West Ham 3-0 Derby
24 shots (West Ham 20, Derby 4)
7 on target (West Ham 7, Derby 0)
✕ Over 24.5✕ Over 7.5

We called Over 24.5 at 51.4% and it missed (24 in the match). We called Over 7.5 at 59.5% and it missed (7 in the match).

Best predictionOver 24.5 shots · 51.4%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
51%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 24.5 shots at 51.4%, its strongest read on the Shots market. Across the lines, the model goes from 63.9% for over 22.5 to 28.1% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 51.4%. Head to head on shots, West Ham are the model’s pick to have more shots at 65.5%, with a level count at 5.7%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Shots

Over 22.563.9%

Over 24.551.4%

Over 26.539.2%

Over 28.528.1%

Total shots, every line

Line Over Under
22.5 shots 63.9% 36.1%
24.5 shots 51.4% 48.6%
26.5 shots 39.2% 60.8%
28.5 shots 28.1% 71.9%

Who takes more shots

★ ModelWest Ham65.5%

Level5.7%

Derby28.8%

Team shot lines

West Ham over 10.5

75.8%

West Ham over 12.5

60.2%

West Ham over 14.5

43.8%

Derby over 10.5

51.5%

Derby over 12.5

33.5%

Derby over 14.5

19.5%

Shot handicap

West Ham line West Ham Derby
-4.5 40.6% 59.4%
-2.5 53.2% 46.8%
-0.5 65.5% 34.5%
+0.5 71.2% 28.8%

Shots on target

Line Over Under
6.5 shots on target 71.7% 28.3%
7.5 shots on target 59.5% 40.5%
8.5 shots on target 47.0% 53.0%
9.5 shots on target 35.3% 64.8%

Shot counts move with pressure, not with the result, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for West Ham.

In-depth analysis

51.4%Over 24.5 shots
65.5%Most shots: West Ham
60.2%West Ham over 12.5 shots
33.5%Derby over 12.5 shots
59.5%Over 7.5 on target

Split by side, West Ham over 12.5 shots sits at 60.2% and Derby at 33.5%.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 51.4% on Shots, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The Volume ReaderWest Ham are the pick to have more shots at 65.5%, the side controlling territory usually gets the attempts.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 24.5 shots: over sits at 51.4%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.
The RealistOver 24.5 is a coin-flip in the model, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

FAQ

How many shots in West Ham vs Derby?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 51.4% for West Ham vs Derby.

Which team will have more shots in West Ham vs Derby?
Before kickoff, the model rated West Ham to take more shots at 65.5%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Shots accuracy

How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

58.8%Best Shots call, hit rate
0.0345Calibration error
50,161Matches graded

In 12,849 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Shots actually happened 56.7% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Shots calls

The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 57.6%✓ 58.4%✓ 62.2%✗ 56.0%✓ 56.6%✗ 55.1%✓ 51.6%✓ 64.8%✓ 61.9%✗ 55.5%
7 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Under 24.5 57.6%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Under 24.5 58.4%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Over 24.5 62.2%Hit
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.0%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 24.5 56.6%Hit

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