Derby County vs Bristol City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Robins emerged victorious when they last battled the Rams.

Derby County are all set to host Bristol City in the matchweek 3 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 edition. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the Pride Park Stadium.

The Rams have lost both of their first two games of the new season of the EFL Championship. Despite being at home for their upcoming game, Derby County will be under pressure. They have performed decently, but it was not good enough to get a point on the board.

Bristol City emerged victorious in their opening game of the English football second division, but were held to a draw in their very next game by Charlton Athletic. The Robins will be confident enough for their upcoming fixture due to the poor form of the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Derby, England
• Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
• Date: Saturday, August 23
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, August 22; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: David Webb
• VAR: Not in use

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— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 19, 2025

Form:

Derby County: L-W-L

Bristol City: W-W-D

Predicted Lineups

Carlton Morris (Derby County)

In two EFL Championship 2025-26 appearances, Carlton Morris has scored two goals. He will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. He scored one of the goals for the Rams in their last game, but it was not enough to get them a victory.

However he looks in good touch and should play a crucial part for the hosts.

Scott Twine (Bristol City)

The 26-year-old English midfielder has three goal involvements in two English League Championship games of the ongoing season. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, he looks in good form. Expect him to yet again play an important role for the Robins.

Match Facts

• Bristol City have won three of their last five games against Derby County.
• The Rams have won two of their last five fixtures against the Robins.
• Derby County are winless in the EFL Championship 2025-26 season.

Derby County vs Bristol City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bristol City to win @8/5 10 bet
• Emil Riis Jakobsen to score @17/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Corey Blackett-Taylor, Curtis Nelson, Kane Wilson and four other squad members for Derby County will not be in action because they are injured.

Bristol City will be without the services of Cameron Pring, Joe Williams and two others as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 81

Derby County won: 39

Bristol City won: 24

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Derby County predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Zetterström (GK); Sanderson, Batth, Clarke; Nyambe, Thompson, Ozoh, Elder; Adams; Morris, Jackson

Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Vítek (GK); Tanner, Vyner, Atkinson; McCrorie, Knight, Randell, Hirakawa; Twine, Mehmeti; Jakobsen

Match Prediction

The Rams are looking for their first win in the English League Championship 2025-26 while the Robins will be keen to continue their unbeaten run. We predict Bristol City are likely to come out on top to defeat Derby County in their next EFL Championship game.

Prediction: Derby County 1-2 Bristol City

Telecast Details

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