Match Analysis: Derby County vs Preston North End – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-02
- Time: 6:45 PM UTC
- Location: Pride Park Stadium
Game Overview
Derby County hosts Preston North End in a crucial Sky Bet Championship fixture. Both teams are looking to secure points, with Derby seeking better form and Preston aiming to maintain consistency.
Key Factors to Consider
- Derby County has struggled lately, while Preston has shown resilience with draws. However, Preston's recent performances have been strong, earning them three wins and two draws in their last five matches against Derby.
- Historically, Derby County has won more matches (15 out of 34), but recently, Preston has had the upper hand with three wins and two draws in their last five encounters.
- No specific injury reports are available at the moment for either team, which could affect the lineups.
- The match's rescheduling due to Preston's FA Cup run might impact both teams' ongoing form and momentum.
- Both teams are motivated to achieve better league positions, though Preston might be more focused after their FA Cup quarter-finals appearance.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Derby County: 2.40, Preston North End: 3.20, Draw: 2.85 | Draw | ★★☆☆☆ 40% |
Spread | Derby County: -0.25 2.08, Preston North End: 25 1.78 | Preston North End | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Over_under | Over 2: 2.08, Under 2: 1.78 | Under 2 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Predicted Outcome
Preston North End might have a slight edge due to recent performances, but Derby's home advantage could lead to a close match.
Predicted Score: 1-1