Preview: Bristol City vs Derby County Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26
Can Gerhard Struber lead his side to victory against the Rams?
Ashton Gate in Bristol gears up to host the EFL Championship matchweek 30 fixture, in which the home team, Bristol City, will lock horns with Derby County.
The home team are placed seventh in the Championship points table and would be keen to extend their winning momentum. They are coming off a win against Sheffield Wednesday recently. The Robins are led by Austrian gaffer Gerhard Struber, who has previously led RB Salzburg and Barnsley.
Derby County are just a solitary point behind their immediate opponents. They would need a win in the next game to climb higher in the points table.
They are unbeaten in their last three games. They are led by John Eustace, who has been at the managerial helm of Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers.
Kick-off:
- Location: Bristol, England
- Stadium: Ashton Gate
- Date: Saturday, 31 January
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Robert Atkinson (Bristol)
The English defender has plied his trade for teams such as Oxford United and Fulham before moving to Bristol in 2021. So far, he has started in 19 games, scored once and given an assist too. He would be keen to clinch another clean sheet in the upcoming game against Derby County.
Patrick Agyemang (Derby County)
The American striker has played for Charlotte FC in the MLS before making a move to Europe with Derby County. In 25 games, he has scored eight goals and given three assists. He is in sublime form and will be looking forward to finding his name in the scoresheet in the next game.
Match Facts
- Tom Ince from Bristol is the highest scorer in this fixture.
- Bristol are undefeated against Derby in their last two meetings.
- Both teams are just one point apart in the points table
Bristol City vs Derby County: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw ā 9/4 with bet365
- Patrick Agyemang to score first ā 13/5 with bet365
- Bristol City 1-1 Derby County ā 5/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Bristol will miss out on the services of Zak Wyner, Luke McNally and Max Bird.
Meanwhile, Derby County will miss Carlton Morris and Owen Beck in the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 58
Bristol won: 20
Derby won: 24
Draws: 14
Predicted Lineups
Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Vitek (GK); Tanner, Dickie, Atkinson; McCrorie, Randell, Knight, Pring; Earthy, Twine; Jakobsen
Derby predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Zetterstrom (GK); Ward, Langas, Batth, Elder; Travis, Ozoh; Brereton, Clark, Brewster; Agyemang
Match Prediction
Looking at the similar form of both teams, we expect the game to end in a stalemate. Derby and Bristol are just a point apart, and a draw would be a fair result between two competitive sides.
Prediction: Bristol City 1-1 Derby County
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: CBS Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+
When and where is the Bristol City vs Derby County EFL Championship match?
Saturday, January 31, 2025, at Ashton Gate, England. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in the UK?
Sky Sports TV and Sky Sports+ will stream all the games for the fans in the UK.
Where and how to watch the EFL Championship in India?
The FanCode app and website will come up with the live streaming of all matches.
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