Our Derby vs Stoke Prediction: 1-0
Derby vs Stoke in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. We anticipate a close game, with Derby securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against Stoke.
This Derby vs Stoke 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 – Derby vs Birmingham
Derby must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Championship victory over Birmingham in their last outing. In that match, Derby recorded 52% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derby | 52% | 9 (1) | 1.11 | 51 |
Birmingham | 48% | 2 (0) | 0.05 | 36 |
Stoke's Last Match – Preston vs Stoke
Stoke must win to recover from their recent 1-3 England Championship defeat against Preston on March 20 and regain momentum. In that match, Stoke saw 54% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 46% | 6 (3) | 2.8 | 52 |
Stoke | 54% | 3 (3) | 1.28 | 36 |
Derby vs Stoke Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Stoke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Stoke average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.



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