Derby County and Preston North End face each other on Saturday 09.20.2025, 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 Preston North End, 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 Preston North End
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Derby County preview
Derby County heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 5 matches, The Rams secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Derby County's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
Derby County has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 10 goals, of which 8 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.6 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Carlton Morris, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Corey Taylor has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Derby County has conceded 11 goals in the Championship (an average of 2.2 per game) and 14 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Preston North End preview
Preston North End comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
PNE's attack has been highly effective, scoring 9 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
The Lilywhites's offensive system is led by Milutin Osmajić, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.montenegro forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Thierr Small. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 8 goals in 7 matches, averaging 1.14 per match.
Head to head: Derby County vs Preston North End
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L L |
1 |
| Home | D L L |
0.5 |
| Away | W D L L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.8 | 5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 0% | 67% |
|
xG
|
0.83 | 1.06 | 0.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.73 | 1.86 |
Away Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W W |
2.33 |
| Away | L D D |
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.67 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.67 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 0.91 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.52 | 1.17 |
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