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Derby vs Preston

26 December 2020 at 15:00Pride Park Stadium, Derby
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Referee: D. Bond

Match Summary

Preston defeated Derby 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2020.

Rivalry since 2015

Derby vs Preston Head to Head Results· 18

Derby and Preston have met 18 times — Derby won 10, Preston won 3, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Derby leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 25 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.39 per match (16 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (22%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (17%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2021.

10
wins
Drawn
5
·
3
wins
Total goals
25 · 1.4/match
Both scored
4/18 · 22%
Over 2.5
3/18 · 17%

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Highest-scoring game: 30 v 2021

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Derby have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Preston show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Derby

LWLWLW

Preston

LWLLWD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Derby5wins
2draws10 meetings
Preston3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.3

Average goals per game

10%

Games with 3+ goals

10%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Derby.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 41.4%Draw 31.1%Away 32.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.103.00
Max2.493.313.20
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market39.1%29.4%31.6%
Public market41.2%29.2%29.6%
Δ2.2%0.2%1.9%

Derby vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Derby (41%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

DerbyHalf-time:00Preston
5Shots9
1Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

17 Jan 202625/262.20/3.10/3.40
20 Sept 202525/262.33/3.10/3.19
2 Apr 202524/252.26/3.00/3.61
23 Nov 202424/252.23/3.25/3.40
2 Apr 202221/222.66/3.07/2.87
16 Oct 202121/222.04/3.20/4.09
20 Apr 202120/212.90/3.15/2.59
26 Dec 202020/212.41/3.22/3.09
1 Jul 202019/202.45/3.36/2.96
23 Nov 201919/202.86/3.26/2.59

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Derby

W 333D 233L 308
Over 2.548
Goals scored1153

Away Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026