Stoke City vs Derby County - Championship
Fixture Preview - 9 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Stoke City will host Derby County at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 9th August, in a Championship clash that sees both teams looking to improve their early-season form. Stoke comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having secured a win, a draw, and two losses in their last five outings. In contrast, Derby County has struggled significantly, managing just one draw and four losses in their recent games, which puts them under pressure to turn their fortunes around. Historically, Stoke has dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten encounters, including three draws and just one win for Derby. The statistics suggest a high likelihood of goals, with seven of the last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals. Given Derby's defensive frailties and Stoke's attacking potential, betting on over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.75 could be a worthwhile consideration for this match. With both teams eager to secure points, an open game could unfold, making for an intriguing contest.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stoke City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  West Bromwich Albion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Coventry City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Preston North End | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  Birmingham City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Southampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Leicester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Norwich City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Watford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Swansea City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Millwall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Ipswich Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 |  Queens Park Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 |  Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 |  Oxford United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 |  Blackburn Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 |  Derby County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 |  Sheffield United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2025 | Stoke City | 3–1 | Derby County | Championship |
| May 3, 2025 | Derby County | 0–0 | Stoke City | Championship |
| November 2, 2024 | Stoke City | 2–1 | Derby County | Championship |
| July 22, 2023 | Derby County | 3–0 | Stoke City | Club Friendlies 3 |
| December 30, 2021 | Stoke City | 1–2 | Derby County | Championship |
| September 18, 2021 | Derby County | 2–1 | Stoke City | Championship |
| March 20, 2021 | Stoke City | 1–0 | Derby County | Championship |
| December 12, 2020 | Derby County | 0–0 | Stoke City | Championship |
| January 31, 2020 | Derby County | 4–0 | Stoke City | Championship |
| August 17, 2019 | Stoke City | 2–2 | Derby County | Championship |