Derby County vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 September

Derby County

W L W L W

8th place in England Championship

0-1

20/09/2025 10:00

Preston North End

D W L L W

14th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Preston North End on 20 September 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derby County vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Derby County will face Preston North End in England Championship on September 20, 2025 at 10:00.
Derby County are currently 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 14th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.21.

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

10:00

2025-09-20

Derby County vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Preston North End

2025-09-20 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/09/2025

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

02/04/2025 14:45

Derby County

2 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

23/11/2024 11:00

Preston North End

1 - 1

Derby County

ENG LCH

02/04/2022 10:00

Derby County

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/10/2021 10:00

Preston North End

0 - 0

Derby County

ENG LCH

20/04/2021 14:00

Preston North End

3 - 0

Derby County

ENG LCH

26/12/2020 11:00

Derby County

0 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Derby County

50%

Draw

33%

Preston North End

17%

Derby County Last 6 matches

13/09/2025 10:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 0 - 1 Derby County

ENG LCH

30/08/2025 10:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 2 Derby County

ENG LCH

26/08/2025 14:45

Burnley 2 - 1 Derby County

ENG LC

22/08/2025 15:00

Derby County 1 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

16/08/2025 07:30

Derby County 3 - 5 Coventry City

ENG LCH

12/08/2025 14:45

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 1 Derby County

ENG LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

13/09/2025 07:30

Preston North End 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

30/08/2025 10:00

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

26/08/2025 14:45

Preston North End 2 - 3 Wrexham

ENG LC

23/08/2025 10:00

Preston North End 1 - 0 Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

16/08/2025 10:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Leicester City

ENG LCH

12/08/2025 14:30

Barrow 0 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LC

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Derby County

Preston North End

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.28

Scored

Avg. per game

1.20

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

42 (91%)4 (9%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

34 (74%)12 (26%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Preston North End

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

149 total

Avg. 3.31

Preston North End

Total shots

10.98 avg / game

Blocked

131 total

Avg. 2.98

Derby County Pass Preston North End

Total passes

15492

Avg. 337 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

15812

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

Played games

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.20

4.59

211

Corners

206

4.48

22.07

1015

Throw-ins

1008

21.91

1.50

Offsides

1.70

3.13

144

GK saves

137

2.98

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

115

2.02

0.07

0.07

12.35

568

Fouls

488

10.61

9.20

423

Tackles

476

10.35

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Derby County vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derby County vs Preston North End on 20 September 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 Preston North End 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 Preston North End'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 Preston North End 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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