{"id":1432951,"date":"2026-02-13T10:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432951"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:05:14","slug":"match-preview-derby-vs-swansea-14-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-derby-vs-swansea-14-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby County vs Swansea City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Derby County<\/a> and Swansea City<\/a> go head-to-head at Pride Park in what promises to be a closely contested Championship<\/a> encounter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both sides tied for wins in their last eleven matchups and separated by just three points in the league, the stakes are high as they look to climb the table. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, and supporters can expect a tactical battle between Derby’s defensive solidity and Swansea’s possession-based style.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on season trends and head-to-head parity, here are our best betting picks for this fixture. We’re especially confident in both teams finding the net, given Derby’s tendency to concede and Swansea’s attacking creativity, spearheaded by Zan Vipotnik. Below are our top recommended bets for this clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDerby have scored and conceded in 7 of their last 11 head-to-heads with Swansea. Both teams average over a goal per game this season, and Swansea’s creative attack plus Derby’s leaky back line point to goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zan Vipotnik Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVipotnik is Swansea’s focal point, leading both clubs with 15 league goals and 18 big chance assists. Given his shot accuracy (38.5%) and involvement in set pieces, he looks a strong candidate to score against Derby’s defence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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