Derby County FC
Football England - EFL Championship Pride Park Sat 20 Sep 10:00
Preston North End FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Preston

Derby host Preston in this Championship meeting at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Lilywhites Should Compete Favourably

Preston have a strong chance against Derby and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -115 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-0 Derby Win

Derby County triumphed in their last game which was away from home. West Bromwich Albion were beaten 1-0 at The Hawthorns. John Eustace's men had just 33% possession and recorded one shot on target, with a late strike from Andreas Weimann proving the difference.

Preston North End drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Middlesbrough at Deepdale. The Lancashire club had just 38% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Lewis Dobbin and Jordan Storey were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derby have avoided defeat against Preston in the past four meetings. In their last encounter, Derby enjoyed a 2-0 scoreline on home soil at Pride Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Derby wins, three draws and three Preston successes.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Preston logo Preston 22 9 9 4 30 23 7 30:23 36
12 Derby logo Derby 22 8 7 7 31 30 1 31:30 31
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Derby County – Last 10 League Games

Derby have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. John Eustace's side have averaged 39.7% possession and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Carlton Morris leads the way with 4 goals, with Ebou Adams and Jerry Yates scoring 2 each. Craig Forsyth has made the most assists with 2.

Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

Preston have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.8% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Milutin Osmajic has landed 4 goals, Emil Riis Jakobsen 2, with Lewis Dobbin and two others scoring 1. Ben Whiteman and Robert Brady are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derby confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth, Max Johnston, Lewis Travis, Ebou Adams, Callum Elder, Bobby Clark, Ben Brereton Diaz, Carlton Morris.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Alfie Devine, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Thierry Small, Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin.

Derby vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Derby vs Preston betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

When Preston kick off this Championship match, we will wager them at -115 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Championship recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Derby vs Preston league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derby in 6 of their last 10 games against Preston.
Preston +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Derby Derby logo 0 - 1 Preston logo Preston

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Preston winning 1-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carlton Morris Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164 BetMGM logo

Carlton Morris (Derby) can be wagered to record one or more shots on goal at -164. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

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Daniel Jebbison (Preston) is available to be among the goals at +600. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Daniel Jebbison Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Preston Over 3.5 Corners -150 BetMGM logo

It’s been over 3.5 corners for Preston in 4 of their past 5 away matches, while Derby have conceded more than 3.5 corners in ten straight games. The Preston Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -150.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Derby Logo Derby
Total
9.60 3.90 5.70
Home
9.40 4.90 4.50
Away
8.40 2.70 5.70
Preston Logo Preston
Total
9.70 4.40 5.30
Home
9.10 4.60 4.50
Away
10.60 3.60 7.00
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Preston +0.25 -115
Both Team To Score No -161
Shots On Target Carlton Morris Over 0.5 -164

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Derby vs Preston 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.

Derby Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

The favourites have a 44% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Derby County chalked up at +125 to land a win in this Championship clash. The market implies that Preston North End are the most unlikely to win at +230.

You can back Derby at -172 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Preston are +125 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -167.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Championship game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Carlton Morris Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite Carlton Morris to find the net first are able to get +500. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +280.

Player Goals
Carlton Morris (Derby)
First
+280
Anytime
+500
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
First
+340
Anytime
+600
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Ben Brereton (Derby)
First
+370
Anytime
+750
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Andreas Weimann (Derby)
First
+380
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Carlton Morris (Derby)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
+107
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-141
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Ben Brereton (Derby)
Over 0.5
+105
Under 0.5
-164
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Andreas Weimann (Derby)
Over 0.5
+105
Under 0.5
-164
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Player Shots
Carlton Morris (Derby)
Over 2.5
-100
Under 2.5
-
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
Over 1.5
-172
Under 1.5
-
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Ben Brereton (Derby)
Over 1.5
-179
Under 1.5
-
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Andreas Weimann (Derby)
Over 1.5
-143
Under 1.5
-
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Can Derby Avoid Yet Another Winless Home Game?

Derby are winless over their previous five games at Pride Park. The East Midlands team have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Preston are winless over their previous nine games on their travels. The Lilywhites have recorded six losses, three draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The past meeting at Pride Park saw Derby defeat Preston 2-0. The past 5 H2H meetings at Pride Park have seen three Derby wins and two Preston triumphs.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Derby logo Derby Home Stats 3-4-3 1.90 1.00 0.90 2 8 3 7
Preston logo Preston Away Stats 1-3-6 2.20 0.80 1.40 4 6 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
Team Stats
Derby logo Derby League Stats
Preston logo Preston League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Derby vs Preston Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Derby vs Preston team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 J. W. Zetterstroem
28 Dion Sanderson 5 Matthew Clarke 3 Craig Forsyth 22 Max Johnston
27 Lewis Travis 32 Ebou Adams 20 Callum Elder 42 Bobby Clark
25 Ben Brereton Diaz 9 Carlton Morris
1 Daniel Iversen
14 Jordan Storey 19 Lewis Gibson 16 Andrew Hughes
2 Pol Valentin 21 Alfie Devine 4 Ben Whiteman 8 Alistair McCann 26 Thierry Small
28 Milutin Osmajic 17 Lewis Dobbin

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Derby Substitutes

  • 4Danny Batth
  • 7Patrick Agyemang
  • 14Andreas Weimann
  • 15L. Salvesen
  • 18David Ozoh
  • 19Kayden Jackson
  • 23Joe Ward
  • 24Ryan Nyambe
  • 31Josh Vickers

Preston Substitutes

  • 3Andrija Vukcevic
  • 5Harrison Armstrong
  • 6Liam Lindsay
  • 9Daniel Jebbison
  • 10M. Froekjaer-Jensen
  • 12Jack Walton
  • 22Stefan Thordarson
  • 24Michael Smith
  • 42Odel Offiah

Previous Derby Lineups

13 Sep Championship
West Brom 0-1 Derby
30 Aug Championship
Ipswich 2-2 Derby
26 Aug EFL Cup
Burnley 2-1 Derby
22 Aug Championship
Derby 1-1 Bristol City
16 Aug Championship
Derby 3-5 Coventry
12 Aug EFL Cup
West Brom 3-4 Derby

Previous Preston Lineups

13 Sep Championship
Preston 2-2 Middlesbrough
30 Aug Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Preston
26 Aug EFL Cup
Preston 2-3 Wrexham
23 Aug Championship
Preston 1-0 Ipswich
16 Aug Championship
Preston 2-1 Leicester
12 Aug EFL Cup
Barrow 0-1 Preston

Injuries & Suspensions

Derby Injury Table
Type Name Info
David Ozoh Thigh
Lewis Travis Calf
Carlton Morris Lower leg
Max Johnston Hamstring
Preston Injury Table
Type Name Info
Robert Brady Calf
Joshua Seary Knee
Team Squads

Derby Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Eustace

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Carlton Morris 9 F 5 450 5 0 4 0 2 0
Ebou Adams 32 M 5 450 5 0 1 0 2 0
Jacob Widell Zetterstroem 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Matthew Clarke 16 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Dion Sanderson 28 D 5 361 4 1 0 0 2 0

Preston Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Paul Heckingbottom

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lewis Gibson 19 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ben Whiteman 4 M 5 450 5 0 0 1 1 0
Daniel Iversen 22 G 5 450 5 0 0 1 0 0
Alistair McCann 8 M 5 450 5 0 0 0 1 0
Jordan Storey 14 D 5 447 5 0 1 1 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 22 14 6 2 53:23 48
2 Middlesbrough 22 12 6 4 33:24 42
3 Ipswich 22 10 7 5 38:23 37
4 Hull 22 11 4 7 37:35 37
5 Preston 22 9 9 4 30:23 36
6 Millwall 22 10 5 7 25:31 35
7 QPR 22 10 4 8 32:34 34
8 Stoke 22 10 3 9 28:21 33
9 Bristol City 22 9 6 7 30:24 33
10 Watford 22 8 8 6 31:28 32
11 Southampton 22 8 7 7 36:31 31
12 Derby 22 8 7 7 31:30 31
13 Leicester 22 8 7 7 31:31 31
14 Birmingham 22 8 5 9 30:29 29
15 Wrexham 22 6 10 6 27:27 28
16 West Brom 22 8 4 10 25:29 28
17 Charlton 21 7 6 8 21:26 27
18 Sheffield Utd 22 8 2 12 28:31 26
19 Swansea 22 7 5 10 24:30 26
20 Blackburn 21 7 4 10 22:26 25
21 Portsmouth 21 5 6 10 18:28 21
22 Oxford 22 4 7 11 22:31 19
23 Norwich 22 4 6 12 25:35 18
24 Sheffield Wed 21 1 6 14 16:43 -9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 10 8 2 0 26:7 26
2 Ipswich 12 7 4 1 22:10 25
3 Watford 12 7 4 1 20:12 25
4 Middlesbrough 10 7 2 1 16:10 23
5 Hull 12 7 2 3 19:18 23
6 Birmingham 10 6 3 1 22:9 21
7 QPR 11 6 2 3 20:15 20
8 Preston 12 5 5 2 16:12 20
9 Stoke 10 6 1 3 17:8 19
10 Southampton 11 5 4 2 17:11 19
11 West Brom 10 5 4 1 13:8 19
12 Millwall 11 6 1 4 13:15 19
13 Bristol City 12 5 3 4 18:13 18
14 Swansea 12 5 3 4 15:16 18
15 Wrexham 11 4 5 2 17:15 17
16 Charlton 10 5 2 3 12:11 17
17 Leicester 10 4 4 2 14:11 16
18 Sheffield Utd 11 4 2 5 15:12 14
19 Portsmouth 11 4 2 5 11:12 14
20 Derby 12 3 5 4 15:18 14
21 Oxford 10 2 4 4 11:15 10
22 Blackburn 11 2 3 6 11:16 9
23 Norwich 10 2 1 7 11:16 7
24 Sheffield Wed 11 0 2 9 5:27 2