Derby County v Watford prediction

ChampionshipPride Park Stadium, Derby

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Match preview

The Championship brings Watford to Pride Park Stadium on Saturday.

Derby County have ten points from 15 league games (W2 D4 L9), with 14 scored and 30 let in. At home, they have won one of eight, scoring seven and conceding 15. Recent form is mixed, with one win, one draw and three defeats in the last five; the hosts won 3–1 at home to Bolton Wanderers in their latest game.

Watford are still waiting for a first league win away from home this season, after seven attempts. The visitors have won four, drawn three and lost eight of their 15 league games this season, scoring 13 and conceding 23. They have failed to score in six of their 15 league games.

Watford have won both of their last two visits to Pride Park Stadium.

The AI makes a 1–1 draw the most likely result, and it expects both teams to score. Draws have been common for both: four for Derby County and three for Watford. Kick-off is at 15:00 UK time.

Form: last five

Derby County

  1. WonBolton Wanderers (H)3–16 Nov
  2. LostNorwich City (H)0–43 Nov
  3. LostMillwall (A)1–431 Oct
  4. DrewSheffield United (A)1–124 Oct
  5. LostStoke City (H)0–117 Oct

Watford

  1. DrewMiddlesbrough (H)0–07 Nov
  2. WonLincoln City (H)1–03 Nov
  3. LostNorwich City (A)2–331 Oct
  4. LostWolverhampton Wanderers (A)0–124 Oct
  5. WonCharlton Athletic (H)2–017 Oct

Head-to-head at Pride Park Stadium

  1. Derby County v WatfordWatford won22 Nov 2025
  2. Derby County v WatfordWatford won18 Jan 2025

Match facts

Competition
Championship (England)
Kick-off
Venue
Pride Park Stadium, Derby