Bristol City vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

We’re Backing Robins to Win

It’s great to get attractive odds of -111 for a home win when Bristol City go up against Derby. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.

Derby 3-0 Victors When Teams Met Last

Bristol City drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. Liam Manning's team recorded six shots on target and had 44% possession, while Anis Mehmeti and Jason Knight each scored one goal.

Derby County have lost back-to-back games. Away from home in their previous appearance, Sheffield Wednesday won 4-2 at Hillsborough. The Rams enjoyed 59% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Jerry Yates and Ebou Adams finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derby had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Pride Park, they recorded a 3-0 home victory over Bristol City. In the past 8 H2H meetings, Bristol City have won five and Derby have triumphed in the remainder.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bristol City	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Derby	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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City have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Robins have averaged 51.6% possession and 6.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Anis Mehmeti has found the net 5 times, Scott Twine 3, with Jason Knight and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Nahki Wells and Max Bird with 3.

Derby have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 7.3 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The East Midlands side average 44.5% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Jerry Yates and Ebou Adams top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Kayden Jackson on 1. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Kenzo Goudmijn have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol City confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Max O'Leary (GK), Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Luke McNally, Ross McCrorie, Haydon Roberts, Jason Knight, Max Bird, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Nahki Wells.

Derby confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Kane Wilson, Curtis Nelson, Nathaniel Phillips, Callum Elder, Kenzo Goudmijn, Liam Thompson, Kayden Jackson, Marcus Harness, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Jerry Yates.

Bristol City vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips

Bristol City look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -111 that the home team win this Championship clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Bristol City vs Derby league stats:

• Bristol City have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Bristol City have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Derby have lost 8 of their last 13 games on the road.
• Derby have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Derby have lost their last 2 games.
• Bristol City have won 5 of their last 8 games against Derby.

City to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Those looking for tastier odds about a win for City can take a look at the Match Result & Total market. You can combine your match winner pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 1 - 0 Derby

Bristol City are available to back at +480 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -125

It’s been two consecutive Derby games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered. We’re going to take the Overs for Total Corners, with this line making appeal and you can get odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bristol City

Total

10.20 6.20 4.00

Home

9.90 6.20 3.70

Away

9.60 4.90 4.70

Derby

Total

10.30 4.70 5.60

Home

10.80 6.00 4.80

Away

11.40 5.10 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-110

Bristol City Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Derby Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+600

2

+190

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Bristol City vs Derby Odds

Bristol City are the -133 favourites and that means a 57% chance of winning this Championship match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Derby County are regarded as the least likely winner at +375.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-133

X

+250

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+110

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-350

X2

-100

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

+107

2 Hcp +0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

Bristol City vs Derby Lineups & Team News

Our City vs Derby team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the Championship squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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