Derby County vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 April

Derby County

D D L W W

19th place in England Championship

2-0

02/04/2025 14:45

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derby County vs Preston North End on 02 April 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 April 2, 2025 at 14:45.
Derby County are currently 19th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 20th with 50 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.85.

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

14:45

2025-04-02

Derby County vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Derby County

Preston North End

2025-04-02 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 02/04/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

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

15/09/2020 13:30

Derby County

1 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LC

Preston North End

33%

Draw

33%

Derby County

33%

Derby County Last 6 matches

15/03/2025 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 3 Derby County

ENG LCH

11/03/2025 15:45

Derby County 2 - 0 Coventry City

ENG LCH

08/03/2025 11:00

Derby County 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

01/03/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Derby County

ENG LCH

22/02/2025 08:30

Derby County 0 - 1 Millwall

ENG LCH

14/02/2025 16:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 4 - 0 Derby County

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

30/03/2025 08:30

Preston North End 0 - 3 Aston Villa

ENG FAC

15/03/2025 11:00

Preston North End 2 - 1 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

11/03/2025 15:45

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

08/03/2025 11:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

04/03/2025 15:45

Preston North End 0 - 0 Swansea City

ENG LCH

01/03/2025 08:15

Preston North End 3 - 0 Burnley

ENG FAC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derby County

Preston North End

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

22 (48%)24 (52%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

22 (48%)24 (52%)

Derby County

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derby County

Preston North End

Shots

Derby County

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 2.92

Preston North End

Total shots

10.83 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 3.54

Derby County Pass Preston North End

Total passes

14703

Avg. 320 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

17166

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derby County

Played games

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.28

4.93

227

Corners

188

4.09

23.09

1062

Throw-ins

1029

22.37

1.76

Offsides

1.91

2.46

113

GK saves

113

2.46

Derby County

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.96

117

2.54

0.00

0.11

12.00

552

Fouls

571

12.41

18.11

833

Tackles

771

16.76

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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 02 April 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

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