Derby County and Stoke City face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season. The game takes place at Pride Park Stadium on Monday, 06/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Derby County (The Rams) Limited vs Stoke City Football Club Limited, based on a 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 Derby County vs Stoke City
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The Rams preview
Derby County comes into the match having played 40 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses.
Derby County's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 58 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.
The offence 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 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 51 goals with an average of 1.28 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 57 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
The Potters preview
On the other hand, Stoke City comes into the match having played 40 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 15 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.35 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 10 draws, and 18 losses.
Stoke City's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 48 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Stoke City is led by Sorba Thomas as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Sorba Thomas, who has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
Head to head: Derby County vs Stoke City
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 | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.73 | 2.6 | 2.85 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.35 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 70% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 5% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 45% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.3 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.25 | 1.62 |
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 45% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2.6 | 1.95 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.55 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.05 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 55% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 30% | 35% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 25% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 60% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.49 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.24 | 1.55 |
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