Derby vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Leicester

Derby host Leicester at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 6 December.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Derby +0.25 at -164 against Leicester. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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Derby County lost away from home in their last game. Middlesbrough won 2-1 at Riverside Stadium. The East Midlands team enjoyed just 26% possession and had one shot on target, with Patrick Agyemang bagging the goal.

Leicester City have lost in back-to-back Championship outings. In a recent home game at King Power Stadium, they were turned over 3-2 by Sheffield United. Marti Cifuentes' side enjoyed 69% possession and had three shots on goal, while Stephy Mavididi and Jordan James found the net.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Derby	31	12	9	10	45	39	6	45:39	45
21	Leicester	32	10	8	14	44	51	-7	44:51	32

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Derby have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. John Eustace's men have averaged 36.8% possession and 5.7 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 6.7 corners from 13.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer is Carlton Morris on 6 goals, while Patrick Agyemang has bagged 3 and Lars-Joergen Salvesen 2. Joe Ward is the leading assists maker with 4.

Leicester have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 12.5 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Foxes average 53.7% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

The top scorers have been Jordan James on 3, followed by Stephy Mavididi and Aaron Ramsey with 2. Abdul Fatawu has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derby confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Sondre Klingen Langaas, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Ebou Adams, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Diaz, Lars-Joergen Salvesen, Patrick Agyemang.

Leicester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Ricardo Pereira, Ben Nelson, Jannik Vestergaard, Luke Thomas, Jordan James, Oliver Skipp, Abdul Fatawu, Bobby Reid, Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew.

Derby vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Derby vs Leicester betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Derby +0.25 for this Championship game, with odds of -164 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Championship data is helpful.

Key Derby vs Leicester league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 6 of their last 9 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 2 consecutive games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 62.1% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Derby Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -164 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Derby 1 - 0 Leicester

There are odds of +575 available that Derby land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Ayew Over 0.5 Shots On Target -115

Jordan Ayew (Leicester) has registered one or more shots on goal in one of his past nine league games on the road. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -115 that this happens.

Latest Jordan Ayew Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

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Patrick Agyemang to Score +260

Patrick Agyemang (Derby) has registered two goals in his past five Championship games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +260 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Patrick Agyemang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-125

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Corners Prediction

Derby Over 4.5 Corners -130

Derby have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive home games, with Leicester conceding over 4.5 corners in the past five matches. We’re expecting plenty of Derby corners and that the Team Corners line is going to be covered, with odds of -130 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derby

Total

12.40 5.70 6.70

Home

9.90 5.10 4.80

Away

11.30 4.10 7.20

Leicester

Total

11.20 5.40 5.80

Home

10.90 6.00 4.90

Away

10.00 4.30 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Derby Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Leicester Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+650

2

+108

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Derby vs Leicester Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Derby County are available at betting odds of +170 to beat Leicester City, with their opponents trading at +165 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +215 for this Championship encounter.

If you fancy Leicester but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -122. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Derby at -116 on the Draw No Bet market.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Championship matches. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+215

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+112

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-303

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-122

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-159

2 Hcp -0.25

+123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-112

You will find Patrick Agyemang at +650 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +270 that he finds the net at anytime.

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Patson Daka (Leicester)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Julián Carranza (Leicester)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Ben Brereton (Derby)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Wanya Marçal (Leicester)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Bobby Clark (Derby)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Jordan James (Leicester)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Corey Blackett-Taylor (Derby)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Joe Ward (Derby)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Liam Thompson (Derby)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Ebou Adams (Derby)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ricardo Pereira (Leicester)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-125

Patson Daka (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-143

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Julián Carranza (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Ben Brereton (Derby)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Wanya Marçal (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Bobby Clark (Derby)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Jordan James (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-435

Ricardo Pereira (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Derby have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Leicester have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derby Home Stats		3-4-3	2.50	1.20	1.30	3	7	6	4
Leicester Away Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.10	1.50	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Derby vs Leicester Lineups & Team News

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