Derby County vs Portsmouth Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Only four points separate the two sides on the points table.

Derby County surprised everyone after returning with a point from their trip to Turf Moor. The Rams kept one of the most in-form teams in the EFL Championship quiet and it will give them a huge confidence boost. On Matchday 21, they will host Portsmouth in a must-watch encounter as only four points separate the sides on the points table.

Derby have five wins, six draws, and nine losses to their name in 20 matches. They have accumulated 21 points so far. Consistency is one of their biggest flaws and getting rid of it will see them rising the ranks.

Portsmouth on the other hand have only played 18 matches in the ongoing EFL Championship campaign. They have 17 points to their name with three wins, eight draws, and seven losses. Portsmouth have struggled defensively throughout the season as they have already conceded 30 goals.

Manager John Mousinho is under huge pressure to make his team stronger defensively. A trip away to Pride Park Stadium will not be an easy task for Portsmouth but it will also serve as an opportunity for them to gain confidence and build momentum.

KickOff:

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Form:

Derby County(in all competitions): D-L-L-LD

Portsmouth(in all competitions): D-W-D-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Eiran Joe Cashin (Derby County)

The Irish centre-back had one of his best games of the season against Burnely. He made seven successful tackles and cleared dangerous balls on 10 occasions. He showcased his physical dominance with eight ground duel wins.

Despite being so animated, he made no fouls throughout the 90 minutes and that’s the biggest compliment a defender can get. He will be expected to play an important role against Portsmouth yet again.

Colossal. 🧱 @EiranCashin pic.twitter.com/9r2kAzJGdd

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) December 10, 2024

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

The left winger of Portsmouth is one of their most dangerous weapon in attack. In his last four matches against the likes of Norwich, Bristol City, Swansea, and Preston; Josh Murphy has scored three goals along with providing two assists. He is outperforming his Expected goals (xG) and Expected assists (xA) this season. His defensive contributions are also invaluable for Portsmouth.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Derby County played a 0-0 draw against Burnley in their last match.
• Portsmouth played a 0-0 draw against Norwich in their last match.

Derby County vs Portsmouth: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Derby County to win – 1.84 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.89 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 1.75 – 1.44 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Derby County will miss David Ozoh, Tawanda Chirewa, and Ryan Nyambe due to their respective injuries.

Portsmouth on the other hand will only miss their defender, Ibane Bowat as he is still recovering from his Patellar tendon rupture.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 11

Derby County won: 3

Portsmouth won: 2

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup:

Derby County (5-3-2)

Zetterström(GK); Ward, Phillips, Nelson, Cashin, Elder; Goudmijn, Thompson, Adams; Brown; Yates

Portsmouth (4-2-3-1)

Schmid(GK); Ogilvie, Pack, Poole, Devlin; Moxon, Potts; Murphy, Lane, Ritchie; Bishop

Match Prediction:

Derby County will be filled with confidence after securing a positive result against an in-form Burnley. Considering their home advantage as well, they are coming into this game as slight favourites. Our Match Prediction for this one is

Prediction: Derby County 2-0 Portsmouth

Telecast details for Derby County vs Portsmouth:

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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