Get ready for the Championship clash at Pride Park Stadium, which seats 33,597 fans, as Derby County host Southampton on 04/10/2025 at 16:00. This matchday 9 encounter promises entertaining football in England’s highly competitive second tier.
Derby County in Focus
Derby County will line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation featuring key players like J. Zetterstrom in goal and attackers B. Brereton and C. Morris leading the front line. With only 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses from their last 10 matches, they have struggled a bit but produced high-scoring games, averaging 2.9 goals per match. The team tends to score 1.2 goals at home while conceding less than 1 goal on average defensively.
Southampton at a Glance
Southampton will counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup, anchored by keeper A. McCarthy and attackers like A. Armstrong and F. Azaz. They have a slightly better recent form with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 defeats in their last 10 games across all competitions and maintain an average of 2.5 goals per match. The away side scores about 0.9 goals per away game and concedes roughly 1.3 goals.
We Say
We predict a draw in this closely contested encounter with odds of 3.25 and a probability of 41.88%. Our confidence in a balanced match reflects the tight form and competitive nature of both sides.
Stats That Matter
| Stat | Derby County | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Goals For | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Avg. Goals Against | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Last Meeting (GF) | 1 | 1 |
- Both teams drew 1-1 in their last meeting on 27 Sept.
- Derby County has struggled to win but generally scores and concedes regularly, reflecting an open playing style.
- Upcoming games to watch include Derby taking on Charlton Athletic and Southampton facing Sheffield United.
Odds & Insights
| Market | Derby County | Southampton | Draw/Alt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | – | – | Draw (3.25) |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | – | – | Over 2.5 Goals (1.57) |
| Both Teams to Score | – | – | Yes |
| Correct Score | – | – | – |
| Anytime Goalscorer | – | – | – |
Past Meetings (H2H)
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept. | Championship | 1-1 Draw |
The most recent clash ended evenly with a tight 1-1 draw.
Our Take
The data shows a balanced matchup with both teams sharing similar scoring metrics and defensive struggles. Derby County’s home form and slight defensive weakness could be exploited by Southampton, but the visitor’s away scoring isn’t prolific, leading us to a cautious outlook.
- Main Bet: Match Draw (odds 3.25)
- Secondary Option: Over 2.5 Goals (odds 1.57)
- Alternative: Both Teams to Score
- Correct Score Lean: –
Expect an entertaining Championship battle at Pride Park. Derby’s resilience combined with Southampton’s attacking threats should provide plenty of action, though neither side looks likely to secure an outright win easily. Bettors may find value in the draw and high-scoring forecasts while keeping an eye on how both teams balance attack and defense.
