Our Preston vs Derby Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Derby in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Preston vs Derby 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
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Wigan
Preston will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England FA Cup loss against Wigan on January 9. In that match, Preston recorded 69% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 69% | 0 (3) | 0.46 | 49 |
 Wigan | 31% | 0 (3) | 1.54 | 38 |
Derby's Last Match – Derby vs Leeds
Derby will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 England FA Cup defeat against Leeds on January 11. In that match, Derby recorded 34% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby | 34% | 4 (2) | 0.41 | 27 |
 Leeds | 66% | 16 (11) | 2.01 | 56 |
Preston vs Derby Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Derby average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Preston 14-9
Derby 12-15
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.1
Derby to win: @3.4
Lineups
Preston (3-1-4-2) : Jack James Walton, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Odel Offiah, Ben Whiteman, Brad Potts, Alfie Devine, Ali McCann, Jamal Lewis, Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin
Derby (3-4-3) : Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Sondre Klingen Langas, Matt Clarke, Joe Ward, David Ozoh, Bobby Clark, Lewis Travis, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton, Rhian Brewster, Patrick Agyemang