{"id":1437924,"date":"2026-03-12T13:08:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1437924"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:08:38","slug":"match-preview-portsmouth-vs-derby-16-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-portsmouth-vs-derby-16-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Portsmouth vs Derby County: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Portsmouth<\/a> host Derby County<\/a> in a Championship<\/a> clash that could have crucial implications at both ends of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Derby chasing the play-off places and Portsmouth fighting to pull clear of the drop zone, this meeting at Fratton Park on Monday promises a fascinating contest between two sides with contrasting styles and fortunes. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Derby’s sharper attack and Portsmouth’s struggles in front of goal, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Derby County on the Draw No Bet market, given their superior goalscoring and head-to-head record.<\/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
Derby County Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDerby have outscored Portsmouth by 18 goals this season and remain unbeaten in the last six meetings. Draw No Bet adds insurance against another draw-heavy encounter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFour of the last six head-to-heads have ended with two goals or fewer. Derby are efficient rather than prolific away, while Portsmouth have struggled for cutting edge all season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Derby County are chasing the play-off pack, sitting seventh with 54 points from 37 games. Portsmouth, meanwhile, find themselves in a relegation scrap, 19th on 40 points with a negative goal difference. Both sides have similar defensive records, but Derby’s attack is far more potent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Derby County<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Portsmouth<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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