Bristol City and Derby County face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Ashton Gate Stadium on Friday, 30/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Bristol City vs Derby County, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Bristol City vs Derby County

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Bristol City and Derby County. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Bristol City and Derby County, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Derby County has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Bristol City preview

Bristol City comes into the match having played 29 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.48 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

Bristol City's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.

The offense system of Bristol City is led by Anis Mehmeti as the top scorer of the season. The albanian midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ross McCrorie, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.07 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.

Derby County preview

On the other hand, Derby County comes into the match having played 29 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses.

Derby County's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.34 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.31.

The offense system of Derby County is led by Carlton Morris as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joe Ward, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.28 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.34.

Head to head: Bristol City vs Derby County

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Bristol City Team Logo

Bristol City

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L W

1.48

Home W L W W D

1.6

Away L D L W L

1.36

Away Team

Derby County Team Logo

Derby County

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W L W

1.45

Home D L W D D

1.2

Away W W L D W

1.71

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Published on 27 January 2026, at 20:30 Last updated on 27 January 2026, at 20:30
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