Preston North End and Derby County face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Preston North End's home ground, the Deepdale Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Preston North End and Derby County, 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 Preston North End vs Derby County
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Preston North End preview
Preston North End heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 26 matches, PNE secured 11 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Preston North End's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Preston North End has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 36 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.38 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lewis Dobbin, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lewis Dobbin has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Preston North End has conceded 25 goals in the Championship (an average of 0.96 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Derby County preview
Derby County comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 9 victories, 8 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
The Rams's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 35 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.35 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
The Rams's offensive system is led by Carlton Morris, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Joe Ward. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.35 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 29 matches, averaging 1.41 per match.
Head to head: Preston North End vs Derby County
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D D |
1.65 |
| Home | W D D D L |
1.77 |
| Away | W L D W W |
1.54 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 46% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.38 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.46 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 46% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.34 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.38 | 1.46 |
Derby County
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D D |
1.35 |
| Home | L W D D L |
1.21 |
| Away | L D W L W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 29% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.21 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.43 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 7% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 36% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.29 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.3 | 1.65 |
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