Derby vs Portsmouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Portsmouth
Derby square off against Portsmouth at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.
Derby look like an attractive bet at -104 and we think they can beat Portsmouth. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
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Derby County won their last game. It was on the road where Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 3-0 at Hillsborough. The Rams recorded seven shots on target and had 40% possession, with Patrick Agyemang registering two goals and Liam Thompson scoring one.
Portsmouth have suffered four consecutive defeats away from home. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 2-1 home victory against Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park. John Mousinho's men had 52% possession and seven shots on goal, with Callum Lang and Ibane Bowat on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Derby are unbeaten in the past six matches against Portsmouth, with the last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Fratton Park. The past 6 H2H matches have involved five draws and one Derby win.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Derby |
21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 30:29 | 30 |
| 21 | Portsmouth |
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 17:27 | 20 |
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Derby have had 40.2% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 10.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal, while earning 5.5 corners.
Carlton Morris leads the way with 6 goals, Patrick Agyemang has 4, with Sondre Klingen Langaas and Lars-Joergen Salvesen scoring 2. Joe Ward is the top assists maker on 5.
Pompey have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Pompey average 49.1% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Terry Devlin has scored 2 goals, followed by Callum Lang, Ibane Bowat, Zak Swanson and Jordan Williams on 1. Josh Murphy has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Derby predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström (GK), Matt Clarke, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Joe Ward, Liam Thompson, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Rhian Brewster, Ben Brereton Díaz, Patrick Agyemang.
Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Ibane Bowat, Jordan Williams, Zak Swanson, John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Callum Lang, Conor Chaplin, Joshua Murphy, Colby Bishop.
Derby vs Portsmouth Prediction & Betting Tips
Prepare for Derby vs Portsmouth with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Derby can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Championship match. The odds of -104 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.
The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Championship team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.
Key Derby vs Portsmouth league stats:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 51% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you’re looking for greater odds, Derby can be backed at a bigger price on the Asian Handicap. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for more juice.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Derby. You can secure odds of +460 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) is available to record at least one shot on goal at -137. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.
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Patrick Agyemang (Derby) has managed three goals in his past five Championship games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +220 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Derby have had over 5.5 corners in four consecutive home games, while the previous 5 Portsmouth away matches have seen them concede an average of 8.00 corners. The number of Derby corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -118.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a same-game multi that incorporates Derby to succeed, one or both teams drawing a blank and Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Derby vs Portsmouth Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Favourites Derby County are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Championship clash. The -104 about them triumphing means a 51% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Portsmouth, you can get +310 for the underdog.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Derby -0.5 at -108 or alternatively Portsmouth +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -120.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -128.
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There is +220 available that Patrick Agyemang finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +525.
Derby haven’t triumphed in three straight games at Pride Park. The Rams have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Portsmouth have not triumphed in eight straight away matches. John Mousinho's men have managed five losses, four draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
The previous Pride Park encounter involved a 4-0 Derby win against Portsmouth. We’ve seen one Derby victory and two draws in the previous 3 H2H matches at Pride Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Derby Home Stats |
3-4-3 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
Portsmouth Away Stats |
1-4-5 | 2.30 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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 League Stats
Portsmouth League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Derby this season are Carlton Morris (10), Patrick Agyemang (5), Lars-Joergen Salvesen (2)
- Top Assistors for Derby this season are Joe Ward (5), Patrick Agyemang (3), Andreas Weimann (2)
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Derby vs Portsmouth Lineups & Team News
The Derby vs Portsmouth team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship, along with current injury news.
Derby Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Derby Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 52:22 | 47 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 33:22 | 42 |
| 3 | Preston | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 35 |
| 4 | Millwall | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 25:29 | 35 |
| 5 | Ipswich | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 35:22 | 34 |
| 6 | Hull | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 36:35 | 34 |
| 7 | Stoke | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 28:20 | 33 |
| 8 | Leicester | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 30:27 | 31 |
| 9 | QPR | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 28:33 | 31 |
| 10 | Southampton | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35:30 | 30 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 28:24 | 30 |
| 12 | Derby | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 30:29 | 30 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 30:26 | 29 |
| 14 | Watford | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 30:28 | 29 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 26:25 | 28 |
| 16 | West Brom | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25:28 | 28 |
| 17 | Charlton | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 20:26 | 24 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 25:31 | 23 |
| 19 | Swansea | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 22:29 | 23 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:26 | 22 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17:27 | 20 |
| 22 | Oxford | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 22:30 | 19 |
| 23 | Norwich | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 24:34 | 17 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 20 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15:40 | -9 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:10 | 23 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:9 | 22 |
| 4 | Watford | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:12 | 22 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 22:9 | 21 |
| 6 | Hull | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 7 | Stoke | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17:8 | 19 |
| 8 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13:8 | 19 |
| 9 | Preston | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15:11 | 19 |
| 10 | Millwall | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Southampton | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16:10 | 18 |
| 12 | Wrexham | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 13 | QPR | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 17 |
| 14 | Leicester | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 16 | Swansea | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:15 | 15 |
| 17 | Charlton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:11 | 14 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:12 | 14 |
| 19 | Derby | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | 13 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:12 | 11 |
| 21 | Oxford | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 22 | Norwich | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:16 | 6 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5:27 | 2 |
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