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Derby County and Portsmouth get round 21 of the EFL Championship underway when they lock horns at Pride Park on Saturday. The Rams have failed to win their last five games against the visitors since April 2012 and will be looking to end this underwhelming run.
Derby County turned in a solid defensive display last weekend when they held firm to see out a goalless draw against Burnley at Turf Mor.
However, with that result, the Rams have now gone six consecutive games without a win, losing three and claiming three draws since a 2-1 victory over Coventry City on November 6.
Derby County have picked up 21 points from their 20 Championship matches to sit 17th in the table, level on points with Coventry, Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers.
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Like this weekend’s hosts, Portsmouth held their own last time out when they played out a goalless draw with Norwich City at Fratton Park.
John Mousinho’s men are unbeaten in four straight matches, picking up two wins and two draws, having managed just one point from the previous four games preceding this run.
With 17 points from 18 matches, Portsmouth are currently 21st in the league standings, just one point and three places above rock-bottom Hull City.
Derby County vs Portsmouth Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 42 wins from the last 101 meetings between the sides, Derby County boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Portsmouth have picked up 35 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 24 occasions.
- Mousinho’s men are on a five-game unbeaten run against the Rams, claiming four draws and one win since a 2-1 loss in April 2012.
- Derby County have won just one of their last six home matches while losing three and picking up two draws since late September.
- Portsmouth have failed to win eight of their nine Championship away matches this season while losing four and claiming four draws so far.
Derby County vs Portsmouth Prediction
Portsmouth have struggled to find their feet since returning to the Championship and find themselves hovering just above the bottom three. Derby County have also endured a turbulent campaign but we predict they will make use of their home advantage and come away with all three points.
Prediction: Derby County 2-1 Portsmouth
Derby County vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Derby County to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in seven of their last eight clashes)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in eight of the last 10 meetings between the two teams)
