Derby vs Portsmouth Predictions

Derby vs Portsmouth is scheduled for kick off on 20 December, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Pride Park Stadium, with Farai Hallam officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Derby currently holding the 8th position in the table 14 points ahead of Portsmouth. Derby have won 2 English Football League - Championship matches against Portsmouth out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Sheff Utd, Derby is determined to redeem themselves. Derby have won 10 of their last 23 English Football League - Championship matches at Pride Park Stadium. Portsmouth's away record stands at 6 victories from 23 games. Following a draw in their last match against Birmingham in the English Football League - Championship, Portsmouth is aiming to secure a win against Derby.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Derby have scored over 1.5 goals in 76% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 67 goals and 164 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Portsmouth have scored 49 goals with 169 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 67% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Derby scored 8 goals while Portsmouth scored 3 goals. Their last match on 16 March 2026 ended in 1-0 to Derby.