Preview: Portsmouth vs Derby County Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26
Can Portsmouth clinch their first win over Derby after 11 years?
Fratton Park in Portsmouth gears up to host the EFL Championship matchweek 38 fixture, in which the home team, Portsmouth, will lock horns against Derby County.
With 40 points in 36 games, Portsmouth are in the lower echelon of the points table. They are winless in their last four games and have conceded three defeats. They are led by John Mousinho, who has previously played for Brentford and Oxford United during his playing days before hanging his boots.
Derby County are still very much alive in the race for promotion. They are positioned eighth but have lost three of their last five games. They are led by John Eustace, who has previously been at the managerial helm of clubs like Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers.
Kick-off:
- Location: Portsmouth, England
- Stadium: Fratton Park Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, 17 March
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
The English forward from Nottingham has donned jerseys of Notts County, Boston United and Accrington Stanley before finding his new home in Fratton Park. He has made over 150 appearances for Portsmouth and has rendered his services for over four years now. In 33 games, he has scored twice only this season.
Patrick Agyemang (Derby County)
The American striker has plied his trade with Charlotte FC in the Major League Soccer before heading to Europe with Derby County. He is one of the most promising American strikers in modern times and has been in good form for Derby. In 33 games, he has scored 10 goals and has given 3 assists.
Match Facts
- Jack Bowers is the highest scorer in this fixture.
- The last two meetings between these two sides ended in a draw
- Portsmouth last defeated Derby back in 2015
Portsmouth vs Derby County: Betting Tips and Odds
- Derby to win – 12/5 with bet365
- Patrick Agyemang to score – 11/5 with bet365
- Portsmouth 1-2 Derby County – 11/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Portsmouth will miss Andre Dozzel and Josh Knight in the next game.
Meanwhile, the away team will miss Danny Batth and Max Johnstone.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 85
Portsmouth won: 29
Derby won: 37
Draws: 19
Predicted Lineups
Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Schmid (GK); Devlin, Dia, Ogilvie, Swanson; Pack, Adams; Caballero, Brown, Alli; Bishop
Derby predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Vickers (GK); Ward, Sanderson, Clarke, Murkin; Ozoh, Travis; Brereton, Szmodics, Brewster; Agyemang
Match Prediction
We expect the game to end in Derby’s favour. They are coming after a recent defeat and will be motivated to clinch all three points to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Derby County
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
USA: CBS Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+
When and where is the Portsmouth vs Derby County EFL Championship match?
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, at Portsmouth, 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 provide live streaming of all EFL Championship matches in India.
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