Derby County and Portsmouth face each other on Saturday 12.20.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Derby County's home ground, the Pride Park Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Derby County and Portsmouth, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Derby County vs Portsmouth
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Derby County preview
Derby County heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 21 matches, The Rams secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Derby County's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Derby County has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 83 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Derby County has conceded 29 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.38 per game) and 90 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portsmouth preview
Portsmouth comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 17 draws, and 33 losses.
Pompey's attack has been highly effective, scoring 76 goals during this period. Of that total, 17 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 0.85 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
Pompey's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.35 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 103 goals in 69 matches, averaging 1.49 per match.
Head to head: Derby County vs Portsmouth
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.43 |
| Home | D L L W W |
1.18 |
| Away | W L W W W |
1.7 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 27% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.27 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.55 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 73% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 18% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 9% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 36% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.27 | 0.98 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L W |
1 |
| Home | W L W D L |
1.27 |
| Away | L L L L D |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 36% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.09 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.85 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.09 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 45% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 27% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 36% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 36% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.64 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.32 | 1.59 |
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