Derby vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Apr 2025

Rams Look Set to Cover the Line

We can’t ignore Derby -0.25 at +107 on the Asian Handicap. There’s a generous return if they can get the better of Preston and the insurance of half our stake returned in the event of a draw.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H

Derby County have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was away from home where Plymouth Argyle were beaten 3-2 at Home Park. John Eustace's team recorded just 38% possession and had five shots on target, while Marcus Harness registered two goals and Harrison Armstrong scored one.

Preston North End claimed a 2-1 home win over Portsmouth at Deepdale in their previous game. The Lilywhites enjoyed 54% possession and managed six shots on goal, with Ryan Porteous and Stefan Thordarson on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derby boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against Preston, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Deepdale. The previous 9 H2H games have seen three wins for each team and three draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Preston	11	4	4	3	12	10	2	12:10	16
19	Derby	11	2	5	4	12	16	-4	12:16	11

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 5.1 attempts. Derby have had 43.1% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Marcus Harness is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Harrison Armstrong, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth and Ebou Adams each have 1. The leading assistor is Callum Elder with 3.

Preston have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.8% possession, 4.1 corners taken and 6.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Emil Riis Jakobsen is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Stefan Thordarson on 2, with Ryan Porteous and two others bagging 1. Stefan Thordarson and Mads Froekjaer-Jensen have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derby confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Nathaniel Phillips, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth, Ryan Nyambe, Ebou Adams, Harrison Armstrong, Liam Thompson, Callum Elder, Jerry Yates, Marcus Harness.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): David Cornell (GK), Ryan Porteous, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Ryan Ledson, Stefan Thordarson, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Jayden Meghoma, Will Keane, Milutin Osmajic.

Derby vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Derby look like the real deal and we’re happy to take the +107 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. The home team could have the edge in this Championship game and we’ll go into this with confidence.

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Derby vs Preston league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Preston in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Derby -0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 48.3% prospect of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derby 1 - 0 Preston

There are odds of +460 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.

Corners Prediction

Derby Under 5.5 Corners -137

In their past nine games, Derby have not covered the 5.5 corners line. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Derby to fall short and you can land odds of -137.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derby

Total

9.60 3.90 5.70

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

8.40 2.70 5.70

Preston

Total

9.70 4.40 5.30

Home

9.10 4.60 4.50

Away

10.60 3.60 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Derby Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+575

2

+190

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Derby vs Preston Odds

If you want to back Preston North End to land an away Championship win, then the bookies have priced them up at +265. Derby County are available at betting odds of +120 and the draw is +195.

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

+120

X

+195

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

-111

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-278

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+115

No

-159

Derby vs Preston Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derby vs Preston team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

Derby County Team Page Preston North End Team Page