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Derby vs Preston Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Derby vs Preston in the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read our detailed analysis of both teams below, including recent form and key statistics from their latest games to provide the best prediction for this match between Derby vs Preston.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Derby vs Preston
The best prediction for Derby vs Preston in the Championship is more than 1.5 goals. While Preston North End will likely dominate much of the match, it’s important not to overlook Derby County’s attacking capabilities, despite their less than ideal results. Considering these factors, placing a bet on the market “more than 1.5 goals” for this match appears to be a solid choice.
The best prediction for Derby vs Preston
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
Match preview: Derby vs Preston
Derby and Preston face off at Pride Park Stadium in the 39th round of the Championship. Their last meeting on 23-11-2024 ended in a 1-1 draw. Historically, the visiting team has had the upper hand at this venue, winning 2 out of the last 3 encounters. However, in their most recent clash here during the Championship on 02-04-2022, Derby managed a narrow 1-0 victory, with Ravel Morrison scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute. Home and away form is particularly telling: whilst they sit 22nd and 14th in the overall standings, it’s more about the 16th place for home matches compared to 17th for away games.
Team analysis: Derby
Currently, Derby sits in 22nd position with 38 points, having accumulated 10 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses. Their latest match saw them triumph over Plymouth Argyle away (2-3) following a home win against Coventry City (2-0). They have significantly benefited from home advantages, earning 27 points at Pride Park, scoring 23 and conceding 17. Conversely, on the road, they have only mustered 11 points, with 17 goals scored and 34 conceded. In their recent Championship outings, they’ve managed just 13 points from 30 available, with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses in their last 10 home games. Their defensive frailties have been clear as they’ve conceded goals in 8 of these matches.
Derby County comes into this match after a 2-3 victory away at Plymouth, marking their third consecutive win in the league. The team’s goals came from Marcus Harness (2) and Harrison Armstrong. For this match, they’re expected to adopt a 3-5-2 tactical formation, aiming to exploit counter-attacks. Key attacking players Jerry Yates and Marcus Harness will be pivotal in this setup, with emphasis on the right flank where Kane Wilson will use his pace to create opportunities. However, they will be without Curtis Nelson, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Ryan Nyambe, Kane Wilson, Dajaune Brown, and David Ozoh due to injury concerns.
Team analysis: Preston
Preston currently occupies the 14th position with 47 points, having recorded 10 wins, 17 draws, and 11 losses. Their last encounter resulted in a home win against Portsmouth (2-1) after drawing with Sunderland (1-1) in their previous match. They have fared better at home, securing 31 points with 21 goals scored and 15 conceded, compared to their away performance where they have only garnered 16 points, scoring 18 but conceding 29. They arrive at this match after a disappointing home defeat against Aston Villa (0-3). Within the Championship, they have collected 11 points from 30, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches on the road. Despite defensive weaknesses, they have regularly found the back of the net, scoring in 7 of their last 10 encounters. Notably, they have never managed to turn around a result after going behind in any of the 13 matches where they conceded the first goal.
Preston North End enters this match following their unmotivated performance in the FA Cup, where they lost 0-3 to Aston Villa. However, they were able to secure a 2-1 victory against Portsmouth in their last Championship fixture. The visiting team is expected to line up in a 5-3-2 tactical formation focused on counter-attacks as their primary method of offence. Emil Riis and Will Keane will be the main attacking references, while Stefán Teitur Thordarson will orchestrate midfield, responsible for dictating the match’s tempo. Sam Greenwood is suspended for this match.
The best prediction for Derby vs Preston
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
