Stoke City FC
Football England - EFL Championship bet365 Stadium Sat 9 Aug 10:00
Derby County FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Stoke vs Derby

Stoke host Derby in this Championship match at bet365 Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Strong Case for Rams to Cover the Line

Derby have a strong chance against Stoke and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -118 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

Previous H2H Clash Ended Goalless

Derby County and Stoke City played each other when last in action, with the teams playing out a 0-0 draw. Derby enjoyed 51% possession and were 4-1 winners in term of shots on target.

Looking back to the previous 9 H2H meetings, there has been four draws. Derby have won three games and Stoke two.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
8 Derby logo Derby 41 18 9 14 60 51 9 60:51 63
13 Stoke logo Stoke 41 15 9 17 48 45 3 48:45 54
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Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Mark Robins' side have averaged 47.1% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top scorers Million Manhoef and Lewis Baker have found the net 2 times, with Ben Wilmot getting 1. The top assist makers are Jordan Thompson, Junior Tchamadeu and Lewis Baker, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Derby County – Last 10 League Games

Derby have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 37.4% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Jerry Yates and Marcus Harness have top scored with 3, while Nathaniel Phillips is next on 1. Nathaniel Phillips and Callum Elder are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell, Ben Pearson, Lewis Baker, Jun-Ho Bae, Million Manhoef, Divin Mubama, Sorba Thomas.

Derby confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Ryan Nyambe, Danny Batth, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth, Kayden Jackson, Kenzo Goudmijn, Liam Thompson, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Carlton Morris, Ebou Adams.

Stoke vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Stoke vs Derby 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

We’re siding with Derby at -118 in this Championship match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Championship team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Stoke vs Derby league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Derby in 4 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 Stoke in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 7 of their last 9 games against Derby.
Derby +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Stoke Stoke logo 0 - 1 Derby logo Derby

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves Derby winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Million Manhoef Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159 BetMGM logo

Million Manhoef (Stoke) is available at -159 to fail to register a shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Million Manhoef Player Prop Odds

Carlton Morris To Score +420 BetMGM logo

Carlton Morris (Derby) is available to score at +420. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Carlton Morris Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Derby Under 4.5 Corners -110 BetMGM logo

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Derby in eight straight away games, with Stoke conceding under 4.5 corners in 4 of their last 5 home matches. We think Derby might fall short of the mark, with odds of -110 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
8.20 4.20 4.00
Home
8.00 4.10 3.90
Away
8.60 3.70 4.90
Derby Logo Derby
Total
9.40 4.50 4.90
Home
9.00 4.90 4.10
Away
8.80 4.20 4.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Derby +0.25 -118
Total Goals Under 2.5 -188
Shots On Target Million Manhoef Under 0.5 -159

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Derby to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, less than three goals to be registered along with Million Manhoef (Stoke) to not record a shot on target.

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Stoke vs Derby 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.

1x2 Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

With the bookies giving them a 46% probability of winning, Stoke City might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +117 when it comes to triumphing in this Championship clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +250 for Derby County.

Should you want to back Stoke to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -200 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Derby have been chalked up at +135.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -147 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Róbert Bozeník Top of First Goalscorer List

Róbert Bozeník is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +600. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +320.

Player Goals
Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
First
+320
Anytime
+600
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Ryan Mmaee (Stoke)
First
+340
Anytime
+600
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Sam Gallagher (Stoke)
First
+350
Anytime
+600
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Dajaune Brown (Derby)
First
+410
Anytime
+800
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Player Shots On Target
Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-128
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Sam Gallagher (Stoke)
Over 0.5
-103
Under 0.5
-139
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Carlton Morris (Derby)
Over 0.5
+110
Under 0.5
-159
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Player Shots
Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
Over 1.5
-182
Under 1.5
-
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Andreas Weimann (Derby)
Over 1.5
-100
Under 1.5
-
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Ryan Mmaee (Stoke)
Over 1.5
-102
Under 1.5
-
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Kayden Jackson (Derby)
Over 1.5
+105
Under 1.5
-
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Stoke Have Four Wins From Past Ten Home Clashes

Stoke have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Derby have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. The Rams have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Stoke overcame Derby 2-1 when the sides last met at bet365 Stadium. The previous 4 H2H meetings at bet365 Stadium have involved two Stoke triumphs, one Derby win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Stoke logo Stoke Home Stats 4-4-2 2.50 1.40 1.10 4 6 5 5
Derby logo Derby Away Stats 3-2-5 2.60 1.10 1.50 5 5 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
Team Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Derby logo Derby League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Stoke vs Derby Lineups & Team News

The Stoke 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.

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Viktor Johansson
22 Junior Tchamadeu 18 Bosun Lawal 16 Ben Wilmot 3 Aaron Cresswell
4 Ben Pearson 8 Lewis Baker 10 Jun-Ho Bae
42 Million Manhoef 9 Divin Mubama 7 Sorba Thomas
1 J. W. Zetterstroem
24 Ryan Nyambe 4 Danny Batth 5 Matthew Clarke 3 Craig Forsyth
19 Kayden Jackson 17 Kenzo Goudmijn 16 Liam Thompson 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
9 Carlton Morris 32 Ebou Adams

Derby Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Stoke Substitutes

  • 11Robert Bozenik
  • 12Tatsuki Seko
  • 13Jack Bonham
  • 14Jamie Donley
  • 17Eric Bocat
  • 23Ben Gibson
  • 26Ashley Phillips
  • 56Favour Fawunmi
  • 57Jaden Mears

Derby Substitutes

  • 8Ben Osborn
  • 14Andreas Weimann
  • 18David Ozoh
  • 20Callum Elder
  • 21Jake Rooney
  • 28Dion Sanderson
  • 31Josh Vickers
  • 39Dajaune Brown
  • 42Bobby Clark

Previous Stoke Lineups

03 May Championship
Derby 0-0 Stoke
25 Apr Championship
Stoke 0-2 Sheffield Utd
21 Apr Championship
Leeds 6-0 Stoke
18 Apr Championship
Stoke 2-0 Sheffield Wed
12 Apr Championship
Cardiff 0-1 Stoke
08 Apr Championship
Stoke 1-1 Luton

Previous Derby Lineups

03 May Championship
Derby 0-0 Stoke
26 Apr Championship
Hull 0-1 Derby
21 Apr Championship
West Brom 1-3 Derby
18 Apr Championship
Derby 0-1 Luton
12 Apr Championship
Portsmouth 2-2 Derby
08 Apr Championship
Derby 0-0 Burnley

Injuries & Suspensions

Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Viktor Johansson Shoulder
Robert Bozenik Shoulder
Maksym Talovierov Ankle
Ben Wilmot Other
Derby Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rhian Brewster Knee
J. W. Zetterstroem Muscle
Josh Vickers Hamstring
Team Squads

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aaron Cresswell - - - - - - - - - -
Junior Tchamadeu - - - - - - - - - -
Tatsuki Seko - - - - - - - - - -
Sorba Thomas - - - - - - - - - -
Sam Gallagher - - - - - - - - - -

Derby Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Eustace

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andreas Weimann - - - - - - - - - -
Joe Ward - - - - - - - - - -
Ryan Nyambe - - - - - - - - - -
Richard O'Donnell - - - - - - - - - -
Rhian Brewster - - - - - - - - - -
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 41 25 9 7 84:42 84
2 Ipswich 39 20 12 7 69:40 72
3 Middlesbrough 41 20 12 9 62:41 72
4 Millwall 41 21 9 11 56:47 72
5 Hull 41 20 8 13 63:58 68
6 Southampton 40 18 12 10 68:49 66
7 Wrexham 41 17 13 11 63:58 64
8 Derby 41 18 9 14 60:51 63
9 Norwich 41 17 7 17 55:48 58
10 Watford 41 14 15 12 52:49 57
11 Bristol City 41 16 9 16 52:51 57
12 QPR 41 16 9 16 58:63 57
13 Stoke 41 15 9 17 48:45 54
14 Preston 41 13 15 13 48:52 54
15 Swansea 41 15 9 17 49:54 54
16 Birmingham 41 14 11 16 49:52 53
17 Sheffield Utd 41 15 6 20 57:58 51
18 Charlton 41 12 13 16 38:49 49
19 Blackburn 41 12 11 18 37:49 47
20 West Brom 41 11 12 18 42:56 45
21 Portsmouth 40 10 12 18 40:57 42
22 Leicester 41 11 14 16 54:63 41
23 Oxford 41 9 14 18 39:54 41
24 Sheffield Wed 41 1 10 30 25:82 -5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 20 15 3 2 43:17 48
2 Ipswich 21 13 7 1 38:15 46
3 Watford 21 10 7 4 30:21 37
4 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
5 Middlesbrough 20 10 6 4 28:16 36
6 Swansea 21 10 6 5 30:24 36
7 Millwall 21 11 3 7 29:25 36
8 Birmingham 20 9 8 3 33:20 35
9 Hull 21 10 4 7 32:32 34
10 Derby 21 9 6 6 29:25 33
11 Wrexham 21 9 6 6 37:35 33
12 Stoke 20 9 5 6 31:21 32
13 QPR 20 10 2 8 37:32 32
14 Preston 21 8 7 6 27:25 31
15 West Brom 20 7 8 5 25:25 29
16 Sheffield Utd 20 8 4 8 33:26 28
17 Bristol City 21 8 4 9 29:27 28
18 Charlton 20 8 4 8 19:21 28
19 Norwich 20 8 2 10 24:24 26
20 Leicester 20 7 5 8 28:30 26
21 Portsmouth 20 6 5 9 21:22 23
22 Oxford 20 5 8 7 18:25 23
23 Blackburn 21 4 8 9 18:25 20
24 Sheffield Wed 21 0 6 15 11:42 6