Portsmouth vs Derby County: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 01/09

Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 01/09 (Tuesday), Portsmouth and Derby County return to action in the EFL Championship 2026/27. The match will be at Fratton Park (The Old Girl), at 19:45.

Portsmouth arrive for this match with 1 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Derby County have won 0 time(s). Portsmouth have a 40% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Portsmouth vs Derby County and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Portsmouth vs Derby County

Overview Portsmouth vs Derby County

Portsmouth are favourites, with a 40% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Derby County (The Rams) Limited win are at 3.35 and a draw at 3.448.

In the EFL Championship, Portsmouth have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, having Adrian Segečić as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Derby County have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, and Bobby Clark as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Portsmouth and Derby County

In 15 clashes, Derby County have the advantage over Portsmouth: 5 win(s) against 2 and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 16/03/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Portsmouth 0-1 Derby County.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Portsmouth vs Derby County, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Portsmouth: current form

Portsmouth have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Adrian Segečić (1 goal(s))

Derby County: current form

Meanwhile, Derby County have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Bobby Clark (1 goal(s))

Portsmouth vs Derby County key players

In the EFL Championship, Adrian Segečić carries Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Abu Kamara, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Adrian Segečić has 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Bobby Clark is the name that frightens the most for The Rams with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Bobby Clark leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Carlton Morris has accumulated 12 goal(s).

Portsmouth vs Derby County statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Portsmouth have an average of 10 corners and 0.5 cards per match. Derby County have 11.5 corners and 4 cards. Check the statistics for Portsmouth vs Derby County in the table below.

Portsmouth

Home

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VS

Derby County

Away

LDLLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1
  PPG
  0.33
• 33%
  Wins
  0%
• 67%
  First to Score
  33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.67
  Scored/game
  1
• 2
  Conceded/game
  2.33
• 1.65
  xG
  1.41
• 1.36
  xGA
  1.99

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  67%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  33%

More tips for Portsmouth vs Derby County

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Correct score prediction for Portsmouth vs Derby County

The favoritism in the odds points to Portsmouth. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Portsmouth 1-0 Derby County. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Portsmouth vs Derby County

Check out where to watch the live match between Derby County and Portsmouth:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Portsmouth and Derby County

The line-ups for Portsmouth vs Derby County in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up

The Derby County starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Portsmouth vs Derby County

Match: Portsmouth vs Derby County

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 01/09/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Fratton Park (The Old Girl)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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