Derby County vs Portsmouth: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Derby County

W L W L W

8th place in England Championship

1-1

20/12/2025 11:00

Portsmouth

W W W L W

18th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Portsmouth on 20 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Portsmouth preview before placing your bet.

Derby County will face Portsmouth in England Championship on December 20, 2025 at 11:00.
Derby County are currently 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 18th with 55 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.94.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-12-20

Derby County vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Portsmouth

2025-12-20 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

12/04/2025 10:00

Portsmouth

2 - 2

Derby County

ENG LCH

13/12/2024 16:00

Derby County

4 - 0

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

02/04/2024 15:00

Portsmouth

2 - 2

Derby County

ENG L1

16/09/2023 10:00

Derby County

1 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

29/04/2023 10:00

Derby County

1 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

18/11/2022 16:00

Portsmouth

0 - 0

Derby County

ENG L1

Portsmouth

17%

Draw

83%

Derby County

Derby County Last 6 matches

15/12/2025 16:00

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 3 Derby County

ENG LCH

10/12/2025 15:45

Derby County 1 - 1 Millwall

ENG LCH

06/12/2025 08:30

Derby County 1 - 3 Leicester City

ENG LCH

29/11/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Derby County

ENG LCH

25/11/2025 15:45

Swansea City 1 - 2 Derby County

ENG LCH

22/11/2025 11:00

Derby County 2 - 3 Watford

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

13/12/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

09/12/2025 15:45

Swansea City 1 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

29/11/2025 08:30

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

26/11/2025 15:45

Sheffield United 3 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

22/11/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 3 - 1 Millwall

ENG LCH

08/11/2025 08:30

Hull City 3 - 2 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Derby County

Portsmouth

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

42 (91%)4 (9%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Portsmouth

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

149 total

Avg. 3.31

Portsmouth

Total shots

12.22 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.14

Derby County Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

15492

Avg. 337 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

17005

Avg. 370 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

Played games

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.22

4.59

211

Corners

261

5.67

22.07

1015

Throw-ins

1051

22.85

1.50

Offsides

1.67

3.13

144

GK saves

118

2.57

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

115

1.87

0.07

0.04

12.35

568

Fouls

466

10.13

9.20

423

Tackles

392

8.52

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How We Build the Derby County vs Portsmouth Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Portsmouth on 20 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derby County vs Portsmouth Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derby County's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portsmouth's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Derby County and Portsmouth sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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