Derby County snapped a five-game winless streak after they earned a 1-0 victory over West Brom in their last league outing to take their total points tally to five since the start of the season. That win leaves the hosts 19th on the table, three places and three points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, the visiting side are eighth in the table, having amassed eight points from five matches, and they will be looking to add more on the board this weekend.
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Derby vs Preston prediction: This fixture is hanging in the balance
Key statistics
- Derby have won two of their last three meetings.
- Three of Derby's last five matches returned at least three total goals.
- The last five games involving Preston produced at least three total goals.
Correct score prediction: Derby County 2-1 Preston
While Derby have struggled since the start of the season, Preston had a better start to the season, but it has not been plain sailing for the visitors either. Although they were unbeaten in their first four fixtures of the season, with two draws and two victories, they have failed to win in their last two league encounters, with a loss and a draw in their last two outings.
In recent meetings between both sides, Derby have registered two victories in their last three clashes, and they will be confident going into this clash on Saturday.
Pre-match odds and win probability: The bookies are backing the home side
- Home: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- Away:11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Going by the projections of the bookmakers, the home side are the favourite to claim all three points in this fixture. They have odds of 11/10, which represents a 47.60% chance of a victory for the hosts.
However, the visitors are underdogs in this encounter. Nevertheless, they are priced at 11/5 (3.20), a 31.30% for the away side to claim all three points on Saturday.
For those who are inclined to wager on a draw, the odds stand at 3.00, which translates to a 33.30% chance of the encounter finishing all squared.
Most recent head-to-head: Derby County holds the advantage
Derby County holds the advantage in this fixture, with two wins and a draw in three fixtures. It is no surprise that the bookies have backed them to claim a victory this weekend.
Although they only managed to stop the rot in their last outing with a 1-0 victory over West Brom, that could spur them on this weekend.
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Derby preview: Two players not available
Derby will enter this contest with Ebuka Charles and Nelson Curtis, both of whom are injured at the moment. Besides that, the home side has a clean bill of health, and the manager should be able to send out familiar team this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Zetterstr (GK), Johnston, Forsyth, Elder, M. Clarke, Sanderson, Travis, Adams, B. Clarke, Morris & Brereton
Last five fixtures
- 14.09.25 – Ipswich 2 – 2 Derby
- 03.09.25 – Burnley 2 – 1 Derby
- 22.08.25 – Derby 1 – 1 Bristol City
- 16.08.25 –Derby 3 – 5 Coventry
- 12.08.25 – West Brom 2 – 3 Derby
Preston preview: Preston have some injured players
Preston have several injured players ahead of this fixture, with the likes of Robbie Brady (calf), Will Keane (Muscle), Brad Potts (muscle) and Jordan Thompson (leg) out of this fixture.
With the long list of injured players, the manager is likely to field a familiar starting team this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Iverson (GK), Storey, Gibson, Hughes, Valentin, Armstrong, Whiteman, McCann, Small, Osmajic & Dobbin
Last five fixtures
- 13.09.25 – West Brom 0 – 1 Derby
- 31.08.25 – Ipswich 2 – 2 Derby
- 28.08.25 – Burnley 2 – 1 Derby
- 24.08.25 – Derby 1 – 1 Bristol City
- 16.08.25 – Derby 3 – 5 Coventry
Player to watch: Carlton Morris
Carlton Morris is the go-to man for Derby County this term, having scored four goals from five fixtures in the new season. He has eyes for goals, and that makes him a threat to the opposition.
