Preston vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Derby
Preston square off against Derby at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 January.
Derby +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Preston the aim at betting odds of -119.
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Preston North End have won back-to-back Championship games. A 2-0 triumph recently occurred away at Ashton Gate when playing Bristol City. The Lancashire club had just 36% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine scoring one goal each.
Their most recent encounter saw Preston defeated 1-0 at home in the FA Cup by Wigan Athletic.
Derby County were beaten 2-1 in their previous Championship game, being turned over at home to Wrexham at Pride Park. John Eustace's team had 52% possession and six shots on goal, while Ben Brereton Diaz was on the scoresheet.
In the last outing, Derby suffered a 3-1 FA Cup defeat at home to Leeds United.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Preston triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 1-0 away victory when playing Derby at Pride Park. Each team have landed four wins from the previous 10 H2H games, along with two draws.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 36:25 | 43 |
| 13 | Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 35:35 | 35 |
4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Preston have had 44.0% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.7 corners.
Daniel Jebbison and Lewis Dobbin are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Alfie Devine has 2. Lewis Dobbin and Jordan Thompson have been top assistors with 2.
Derby have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.3 goals from 10.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. The Rams average 42.7% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Patrick Agyemang has scored 4 goals, followed by Ben Brereton Diaz, Bobby Clark, Rhian Brewster and Liam Thompson on 1. Matthew Clarke, Lars-Joergen Salvesen and Callum Elder have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Preston predicted lineup (3-4-3): Daniel Iversen (GK), Liam Lindsay, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Brad Potts, Ben Whiteman, Jordan Thompson, Jamal Lewis, Alfie Devine, Lewis Dobbin, Milutin Osmajic.
Derby predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jacob Widell Zetterström (GK), Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Matt Clarke, Joe Ward, Liam Thompson, Bobby Clark, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Díaz, Rhian Brewster, Patrick Agyemang.
Preston vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Preston vs Derby, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll divide our stake by wagering Derby +0.25 at odds of -119 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Championship showdown.
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 Preston vs Derby league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 54.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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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 +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Patrick Agyemang (Derby) has managed four goals in his past five Championship away games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +260.
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Corners Prediction
In their past five games, Preston have had less than 5.5 corners. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Preston to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -152.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Derby to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals and also Patrick Agyemang (Derby) to be on the scoresheet.
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Preston vs Derby 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.
With a roughly 43% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +130 betting odds for Preston North End winning this Championship clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Derby County are trading at +235.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Preston are -179 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Derby being priced up at +123 with the same money back guarantee.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -130 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.
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Favourite Milutin Osmajic is priced at +400 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +170.
Preston have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Derby have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Preston were involved in a 1-1 draw when last meeting Derby at Deepdale. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at Deepdale, we have seen three draws, one Preston victory and one Derby triumph.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
Derby Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
- Championship: 20/09 2025 Derby 0 Preston 1
- Championship: 02/04 2025 Derby 2 Preston 0
- Championship: 23/11 2024 Preston 1 Derby 1
- Championship: 02/04 2022 Derby 1 Preston 0
- Championship: 16/10 2021 Preston 0 Derby 0
- Championship: 20/04 2021 Preston 3 Derby 0
- Championship: 26/12 2020 Derby 0 Preston 1
- EFL Cup: 15/09 2020 Derby 1 Preston 2
- Championship: 01/07 2020 Preston 0 Derby 1
- Championship: 23/11 2019 Derby 1 Preston 0
Preston League Stats
Derby League Stats
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 37.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Preston this season are Lewis Dobbin (6), Alfie Devine (5), Daniel Jebbison (5)
- Top Assistors for Preston this season are Lewis Dobbin (5), Ben Whiteman (3), Alfie Devine (2)
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Preston vs Derby Lineups & Team News
The Preston vs Derby team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.
Preston Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Derby Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
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Derby Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57:29 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37:26 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42:24 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36:25 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29:33 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37:29 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40:38 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32:23 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38:32 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38:29 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38:39 | 38 |
| 12 | Leicester | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37:38 | 37 |
| 13 | Derby | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 35 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35:36 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38:38 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36:38 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27:33 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29:35 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25:32 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24:30 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21:35 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28:39 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25:35 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18:51 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27:9 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24:11 | 28 |
| 3 | Watford | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 28 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 27 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 27:13 | 26 |
| 6 | Millwall | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17:17 | 26 |
| 7 | QPR | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:17 | 23 |
| 8 | Preston | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24:19 | 23 |
| 10 | Hull | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 19:19 | 23 |
| 11 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 22 |
| 12 | Leicester | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19:15 | 22 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:15 | 21 |
| 14 | Swansea | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:16 | 21 |
| 15 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:10 | 20 |
| 16 | Southampton | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17:11 | 20 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:14 | 18 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18:13 | 17 |
| 20 | Derby | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:20 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:20 | 10 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12:19 | 10 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7:29 | 4 |
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