Derby vs Stoke City Prediction

Championship · Sat 17 Oct 2026
England flag England : Championship
DerbyLLDLL
15:00
Sat 17 Oct, 15:00
Stoke CityWWLWW
Kick-offSat 17 Oct, 15:00
Our tip2 @ 2.30
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
DerbyLLDLL
03 Nov 26HNorwich0 - 4Championship
31 Oct 26AMillwall1 - 4Championship
19 Sep 26ABurnley1 - 1Championship
12 Sep 26HBirmingham1 - 2Championship
09 Sep 26HWest Brom0 - 1Championship
Stoke CityWWLWW
03 Nov 26ABlackburn2 - 1Championship
31 Oct 26HPreston2 - 0Championship
13 Oct 26HMiddlesbrough2 - 3Championship
19 Sep 26HSheffield Utd2 - 1Championship
12 Sep 26AWatford2 - 1Championship

Head to head

Full head to head: Derby vs Stoke City →

Our prediction

Stoke City to win

@ 2.30
Backup prediction
X2  •  Draw or Stoke City
@ 1.40
Confidence
55%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 59%Under 2.5: 41%
Expected goals
0.95Derby
3.05Total
2.10Stoke City

Win probability

Derby34%
Draw17%
Stoke City49%

Odds (1X2)

12.80
X3.30
22.30

Derby vs Stoke City preview

Derby host Stoke City in the Championship (England) on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Derby a 34% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Stoke City 49%. That makes our pick Stoke City to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.30. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Stoke City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.40.

Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (1.0 for Derby, 2.1 for Stoke City). The chance of three or more goals is 59%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Derby have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 12. Stoke City have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-L-W-W), scoring 10 and conceding 6. In the table, Derby are 23rd with 7 points and Stoke City are 4th with 26 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Derby vs Stoke City?

Our prediction is Stoke City to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.30. Win chances: Derby 34%, draw 17%, Stoke City 49%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Derby vs Stoke City?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 59%).

What time is Derby vs Stoke City?

Derby vs Stoke City (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Derby vs Stoke City?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Stoke City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.40. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Derby23rd7 pts
Stoke City4th26 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 14842 1128
2 Wolves 14833 827
3 Birmingham 14752 1326
4 Stoke City 14824 526
5 Swansea 14824 526
6 West Brom 14743 525
7 Southampton 14842 1524
8 West Ham 14653 1523
9 Sheffield Utd 14644 322
10 Portsmouth 14644 322
11 QPR 14563 521
12 Norwich 14608 318
13 Millwall 14536 -118
14 Blackburn 14536 -218
15 Bristol City 14536 -318
16 Wrexham 14455 -217
17 Bolton 14527 -717
18 Cardiff 14365 -115
19 Lincoln 14437 -1015
20 Watford 14428 -1014
21 Charlton 14356 -1114
22 Burnley 14176 -810
23 Derby 14149 -187
24 Preston 141211 -185