Derby County host Portsmouth at Pride Park in a crucial battle towards the bottom of the Championship table in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
EFL Championship
Our Three Predictions for Derby County vs Portsmouth
- First Prediction: Over 1.5 goals to be scored – 17/50
- Second Prediction: Match to end in a draw – 49/20
- Third Prediction: Colby Bishop to score at any time – 67/20
First Prediction for Derby County vs Portsmouth – Over 1.5 goals to be scored – 17/50
Pompey have the third-worst defensive record in the league, yet have kept two consecutive clean sheets in a row. They have also struggled for goals this season, but the return of fan-favourite Colby Bishop has seemingly improved that record, with eight scored in their last five in the Championship. The hosts Derby haven’t scored in their last two, but have conceded only four less than Portsmouth. This won’t be a high-scoring affair, however, with both sides desperately needing the three points, there will be some goals.
Second Prediction for Derby County vs Portsmouth – Match to end in a draw – 49/20
As previously mentioned, three points for either side would be crucial. The Rams are on a bad run of form which has seen them go winless in seven, with three of these seven ending in draws. John Mousinho’s men have experienced an uplift in form, and have pulled themselves out of the relegation zone. They are unbeaten in four, yet two of those results have been draws. With so much pressure on the clash alongside the fact that both sides are similar in ability, this match could end in a draw.
Third Prediction for Derby County vs Portsmouth – Colby Bishop to score at any time – 67/20
Striker Bishop returning from a medical issue was one of the best things to happen to Pompey. The Englishman returned in early November after undergoing heart surgery and has since contributed two goals and one assist in four Championship games. It makes perfect sense to link his return and Portsmouth’s upturn in form together. The 28-year-old can further his tally on Friday.
Best Odds for Derby County vs Portsmouth
| Bookmaker | Derby County | Draw | Portsmouth |
| MyriadPlay | 83/100 | 49/20 | 67/20 |
| Gentleman Jim | 17/20 | 5/2 | 31/10 |
| Betarno | 81/100 | 241/100 | 16/5 |
Since 2010, these sides have faced each other nine times, with five of those nine fixtures ending a point a-piece. The Rams have won three times, with Pompey only winning once against their next opponents. The last four ties between these sides, of which two were last year, have all ended even at full time, with the last time one of these sides won against one another was in the League Cup in 2015.
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Where to watch Derby County vs Portsmouth
Where can I watch this match, either in person or on TV?
- Location: Pride Park, Derby
- Date and Time: Friday December 13, 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HD, Sky Go Extra, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports +, NOW TV UK
Probable Lineups for Derby County vs Portsmouth
What sort of lineups can we expect from this Championship clash?
Derby County Lineup:
- Lineup: J. Zettersrom; E. Cashin, C. Nelson, N. Phillips; C. Elder, K. Wilson E. Adams, K. Goudmjijn; N. Mendez-Laing, M. Harness, J. Yates
- Injured/suspended: R. Nyambe, T. Chirewa, D. Ozoh
- Manager: Paul Warne
Portsmouth Lineup:
- Lineup: N. Schmid; T. Devlin, M. Pack, R. Towler, C. Ogilvie; O. Moxon, F. Potts; M. Richie, J. Murphy, C. Lang; C. Bishop
- Injured/suspended: W. Norris, C. Shaughnessy, I. Bowat, J. Farrell, J. Williams, K. Yengi, M. O’Mahony, R. Poole, T. McIntyre
- Manager: John Mousinho
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