Match Analysis: Derby County vs Bristol City – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-22
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Derby County Home Stadium
Game Overview
This EFL Championship matchup features Derby County hosting Bristol City. Both teams have shown moderate form recently with a balanced head-to-head record. The game is expected to be competitive with tight odds across moneyline and spread markets. The over/under total goals line at 2.25 suggests a moderately scoring game.
Key Factors to Consider
- Derby County have had a slightly inconsistent start to the season but are adjusting at home. Bristol City have shown resilience away but have not dominated matches strongly.
- Historically, the fixture is closely contested with balanced results, suggesting no clear dominance.
- No major injury news affecting key players on either side reported, keeping both lineups mostly intact.
- No significant external disruptions or motivation factors apart from usual home advantage for Derby.
- Derby County is motivated to use home advantage to secure points early in the season, while Bristol City aims to maintain good form on the road.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | home: 176, away: 152, draw: 205 | Draw | β β β ββ 62% |
Spread | Derby County: +0 100, Bristol City: 0 -120 | Derby County +0 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | over: 2.25 102, under: 2.25 -122 | Under 2.25 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Draw 13% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.25 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Draw at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: Draw; Spread: Derby County +0; Over/Under: Under 2.25 goals
Predicted Score: 1-1