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
BTTS - Yes
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
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.98 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.29 |
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.99 | 2.21 | 1.55 |
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
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1
Nicolas Schmid
Goalkeeper
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2
Benjamin Arthur
Defender
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6
Conor Shaughnessy
Defender
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7
Marlon Pack
Midfielder
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9
Colby Bishop
Forward
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10
Adrian Segečić
Forward
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11
Abu Kamara
Forward
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19
Rocco Robert Shein
Midfielder
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22
Zak Swanson
Defender
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24
Terry Devlin
Defender
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25
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up
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1
Jacob Widell Zetterström
Goalkeeper
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6
Sondre Klingen Langås
Defender
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8
Bobby Clark
Midfielder
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15
Lars-Jørgen Salvesen
Forward
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18
Charlie Taylor
Defender
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20
Alex Mowatt
Midfielder
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22
Max Johnston
Defender
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26
Ryan Hedges
Forward
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27
Lewis Travis
Midfielder
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28
Dion Sanderson
Defender
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33
Corey Taylor
Forward
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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