Our Derby vs Portsmouth Prediction: 1-1
Derby vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Derby vs Portsmouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derby's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Derby
Determined to maintain their recent success, Derby must win following their 3-0 England Championship victory against Sheff Wed on December 15. In that match, Derby recorded 40% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 60% | 2 (1) | 0.18 | 39 |
 Derby | 40% | 12 (7) | 1.63 | 41 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Blackburn
Portsmouth will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England Championship win against Blackburn on December 13. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 52% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 52% | 11 (4) | 1.83 | 41 |
 Blackburn | 48% | 7 (2) | 0.71 | 46 |
Derby vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Derby 18-13
Portsmouth 7-15
What are the odds for this match?
Derby to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.2
Portsmouth to win: @3.75
Lineups
Derby (3-4-3) : Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Sondre Klingen Langas, Matt Clarke, Dion Sanderson, Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, Liam Thompson, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton, Rhian Brewster, Patrick Agyemang
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Hayden Matthews, Regan Poole, Jordan Williams, Mark Kosznovszky, Andre Dozzell, Callum Lang, Conor Chaplin, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop