Derby vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Derby vs Preston

Derby host Preston in this Championship meeting at Pride Park, with kick-off set for 11:00 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.

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.

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
8	Derby	37	15	9	13	54	48	6	54:48	54
14	Preston	37	12	13	12	42	46	-4	42:46	49

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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 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.

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 0 - 1 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

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.

Latest Carlton Morris Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+107

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Daniel Jebbison To Score +600

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Shots

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Preston Over 3.5 Corners -150

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

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

-102

Under 9.5

-141

Derby Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+650

2

+180

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Derby vs Preston 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.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+215

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

-106

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-303

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+165

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-167

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.

Carlton Morris (Derby)

First

+280

Anytime

+500

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+340

Anytime

+600

Ben Brereton (Derby)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+550

Anytime

+950

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Bobby Clark (Derby)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Joe Ward (Derby)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

David Ozoh (Derby)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Ebou Adams (Derby)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Liam Thompson (Derby)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Max Johnston (Derby)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Craig Forsyth (Derby)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Carlton Morris (Derby)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+107

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-141

Ben Brereton (Derby)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-164

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-182

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Rhian Brewster (Derby)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Bobby Clark (Derby)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Max Johnston (Derby)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Carlton Morris (Derby)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Ben Brereton (Derby)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Weimann (Derby)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Kayden Jackson (Derby)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Max Johnston (Derby)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

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 Home Stats		3-4-3	1.90	1.00	0.90	2	8	3	7
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

Derby vs Preston Lineups & Team News

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