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Preston North End vs Derby County predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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Preston North End will face Derby County in an English League Championship match on January 17, 2026, at their home ground. In terms of recent form, Preston North End has won 2 out of their last 5 matches, while Derby County has won only 1.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the home team is currently favored at 2.32, with the away team at 3.23. According to our model prediction, there is a 41.4% chance of a home win, a 29.5% chance of a draw, and a 28.8% chance of an away win.

Preston North End will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak, while Derby County will be eager to turn their recent form around. Both teams will need to rely on their tactical strengths and solid defensive play to secure a positive result.

Overall, this match is set to be a closely contested battle with both teams having equal chances of success. It will be interesting to see how the two sides perform on the day.

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Preston
41.6%		 Draw
30.2%		 Derby
28.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Preston: 0.8% Derby: 0.45%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.28 3.16 3.36
2.28 3.1 3.26 Watch and Bet
2.25 3 3.25
2.23 3.22 3.34
2.28 3 3.33

Latest Results

09.01.26 Preston North End – Wigan Athletic – 0:1
04.01.26 Bristol City – Preston North End – 0:2
01.01.26 Preston North End – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:0
29.12.25 Wrexham AFC – Preston North End – 2:1
26.12.25 Stoke City – Preston North End – 0:0		 04.01.26 Derby County – Wrexham AFC – 1:2
01.01.26 Derby County – Middlesbrough FC – 1:0
29.12.25 Leicester City – Derby County – 2:1
26.12.25 Birmingham City – Derby County – 1:1
20.12.25 Derby County – Portsmouth FC – 1:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Preston won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Derby may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Preston will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Preston won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 10:15. (average 0.6:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Preston won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 5:6. (average 0.6:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.09.25 Derby County – Preston North End – 0:1
    02.04.25 Derby County – Preston North End – 2:0
    23.11.24 Preston North End – Derby County – 1:1
    02.04.22 Derby County – Preston North End – 1:0
    16.10.21 Preston North End – Derby County – 0:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 28 52
    2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 11 46
    3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 18 44
    4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 11 43
    5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 -4 43
    6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 8 41
    7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 2 41
    8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 9 40
    9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 6 40
    10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 9 39
    11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 -1 38
    12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 -1 37
    13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 0 35
    14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 -1 34
    15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 0 33
    16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 -2 32
    17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 -6 32
    18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 -6 31
    19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 -7 29
    20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 -6 28
    21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 -14 25
    22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 -11 24
    23 Oxford Utd 25 5 7 13 25:35 -10 22
    24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -33 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.67 (48.23%)

    2. Ipswich: 3.23 (24.97%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 8.24 (9.78%)

    4. Watford: 26.8 (3.01%)

    5. Millwall: 69.4 (1.16%)

    6. Leicester City: 100 (0.81%)

    7. Queens Park Rangers: 100 (0.81%)

    8. Sheffield United: 100 (0.81%)

    9. Preston: 100.2 (0.8%)

    10. Hull City: 100.2 (0.8%)

    11. Sheffield Utd: 100.25 (0.8%)

    12. Stoke City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    13. Bristol City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    14. Wrexham: 120.2 (0.67%)

    15. Southampton: 130.2 (0.62%)

    16. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.45%)

    17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

    18. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.45%)

    19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

    20. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

    21. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

    22. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

    23. Norwich: 180.2 (0.45%)

    24. Oxford Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

    25. Charlton: 180.2 (0.45%)

    26. QPR: 200.25 (0.4%)

    27. Leicester: 200.25 (0.4%)

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