Preston - Derby County: betting tip (cf 2.20) and bets on the English Championship match (January 17, 2026) from UPU

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.