Our Derby vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Derby vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Derby vs Preston 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 – West Brom vs Derby
Derby will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Championship triumph against West Brom on September 13. In that match, Derby recorded 33% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Brom | 67% | 10 (3) | 1.09 | 89 |
 Derby | 33% | 3 (1) | 0.31 | 18 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Middlesbrough
Preston must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 England Championship draw against Middlesbrough on September 13. In that match, Preston had 39% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 39% | 5 (2) | 0.75 | 48 |
 Middlesbrough | 61% | 7 (2) | 1.21 | 54 |
Derby vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Derby 17-18
Preston 10-13
What are the odds for this match?
Derby to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.1
Preston to win: @3.1
Lineups
Derby (3-4-2-1) : Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, Max Johnston, Callum Elder, Craig Forsyth, Matt Clarke, Dion Sanderson, Lewis Travis, Ebou Adams, Carlton Morris, Bobby Clark, Ben Brereton
Preston (3-5-2) : Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentín, Thierry Small, Andrew Hughes, Lewis Gibson, Jordan Storey, Alfie Devine, Ali McCann, Ben Whiteman, Lewis Dobbin, Milutin Osmajic
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