2020-21 Championship – Preston vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Preston vs Derby kick off? Tuesday 20th April 2021 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Preston vs Derby being played? Deepdale, Preston
Where can I get tickets for Preston vs Derby? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Preston vs Derby on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Preston vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
PRESTON
Predicted line-up (3-4-1-2): Iverson; van den Berg, Storey, Hughes; Barkhuizen, Whiteman, Ledson, Cunningham; Browne; Evans, Riis Jakobsen
Unavailable: Bauer (Injured), Moult (Injured), Rudd (Injured)
Questionable: Cunningham (Injured)
DERBY
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Marshall; Wisdom, Clarke, Forsyth; Byrne, Bird, Shinnie, Jozwiak; Sibley, Lawrence; Kazim-Richards
Unavailable: Bielik (Injured), Davies (Injured), Edmundsson (Injured), Gregory (Injured), Ibe (Fitness), Mengi (Injured), Waghorn (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Defeat away at Blackburn this past Friday piles on the pressure for Derby as they fight to avoid relegation. The Rams currently sit it 21st-place having lost their last three league games and are only four points clear of safety at present. Facing Preston presents an opportunity to accrue points against a side whose season is virtually over already due to being sat safe in midtable. However, the argument doesn’t bear fruit when considering that Blackburn were in a similar situation. Derby will need to take the game to Preston in a bid to gain the three points, although this may well see them leave space in behind for the hosts to take advantage of from an attacking perspective. With that in mind, both teams to score should be favoured in this one.
