LiontipsPreston - Derby County: betting tip (cf 2.20) and bets on the English Championship match (January 17, 2026) from UPU
Command Analysis
The team is one of the leaders of the English Championship and at this stage is fighting for the TOP 2, where it is only three points behind the second Middlesbrough. Preston is having a decent season in the Championship, has won 11 victories, achieved 10 world championships and lost only five meetings. In the last round, the club beat Bristol City (2-0) on the road, and Sheffield Wednesday (3-0) won the game before. As a result, the intermediate fourth place in the standings and 43 points in the asset.
After a disastrous start, the club gained momentum, got out of the direct relegation zone and at this stage joined the fight for the TOP 6. However, in the last five matches, Derby County has beaten only Middlesbrough (1-0). In the last round, the Rams lost to Wrexham (1:2), and this defeat was the ninth of the season. We need to increase our defensive efforts, as we have already conceded 35 goals. In the national championship, John Eustace's team occupies the 13th place in the standings with 35 points in the asset.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 2:1
In 2 of the last 3 meetings in the championship, the guests lost with this score
10.00Betting 1st half: Preston victory
In 2 of the last 3 games, the hosts won in the first half.
3.20Tip and bets
Preston has a better chance of winning today, and the club looks preferable from the start of the championship. Paul Heckingbottom's men also look confident at home in the Championship, they haven't lost in four games in a row, although they won only in the last match. In our opinion, the invincibles should have no problems facing the average Derby County.
The prediction is that Preston will win with a coefficient of 2.20
