Preston North End
- Preston North End have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 Championship matches.
- Preston North End currently sit in 4th place in the Championship table with 43 points from 26 games, while Derby County occupy 13th with 35 from the same 26 games.
- The Lilywhites have conceded just 12 goals in 13 home games this campaign, averaging a very mean 0.92 goals conceded per game at Deepdale.
Derby County
- Derby County have won one and lost two of their last three Championship games (W1, L2).
- Derby County’s recent form has been inconsistent to say the least, registering a win, two draws and two defeats from their last five Championship games.
- They haven’t been as impressive on their travels this season, winning five, drawing three and losing four, but they have the firepower to cause problems at Deepdale.
Head-to-Head
These sides last met in the Championship three months ago and Preston edged the game 1-0 away from home, making it one win each and a draw from the last three meetings between the sides.
Key Players
- Carlton Morris has been Derby County’s standout player in the frontline this term, scoring ten goals in 16 Championship appearances this term, while Lewis Dobbin has bagged six in 20 for Preston.
- Heckingbottom has instilled a three-at-the-back system upon his Preston side which allows them to play with the ball and press at the same time.
- Eustace’s Derby County have gone down a more conventional 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 route, focusing on being compact and disciplined in each third of the pitch.
Betting Insights
- The Lilywhites have been better at dealing with Derby’s style in recent years and we’re backing them to continue that trend at 2.3, making them slight favorites.
- Derby are a solid 3.25 to claim a victory here, while the draw is at 3.05.
- 1.77 seems like a fair price for BTTS.
Prediction
Preston are in the better form and have the home advantage, but Derby County’s counter-attacking threat should see them keep this one close.
