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English Football League Championship · Saturday, 28 November 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Derby County Derby County
vs
Watford Watford
AI prediction
Derby County to win
Win probability: 46% · fair odds 2.15

Derby County vs Watford Prediction

Our statistical model tips Derby County to win in English Football League Championship on Saturday, 28 November 2026, giving Derby County a 46% win chance, the draw 27% and Watford 27%. The most likely scoreline is 1-1, with projected expected goals of 1.44-1.01. Over 2.5 goals is rated 44% and both teams to score 49%. Derby County come in on WLLDL form, Watford on DWLLW.

Match result probability (1X2)

46%
27%
27%
Derby County win Draw Watford win

Key predictions

1-1
Likely score (13%)
1.44–1.01
Expected goals
44%
Over 2.5 goals
49%
Both teams score

Form & ratings

Derby County
WLLDL
Attack Average · Defence Weak
Scored 5 · Conceded 11
vs
Watford
DWLLW
Attack Weak · Defence Average
Scored 5 · Conceded 4

Most likely scorelines

  • 1-113%
  • 1-012%
  • 0-09%

Head-to-head

11 Derby County 5 Draws 12 Watford
39%
18%
43%
These two have met 28 times.

English Football League Championship Standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
23Derby County15249-1610
20Watford15438-1015

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Derby County vs Watford — prediction FAQ

Who will win Derby County vs Watford?

Our model makes Derby County the pick, with 46% for Derby County, 27% for the draw and 27% for Watford.

What is the predicted score for Derby County vs Watford?

The most likely scoreline is 1-1 (13%), from projected expected goals of 1.44-1.01.

Will both teams score in Derby County vs Watford?

Both teams to score is rated 49% likely, and over 2.5 goals 44%.

What is the head-to-head record for Derby County vs Watford?

In 28 previous meetings, Derby County have won 11, Watford 12, and 5 ended level.

Where do Derby County and Watford sit in the English Football League Championship table?

Derby County are 23rd with 10 points and Watford are 20th with 15 points.

Predictions are generated by SportScore's statistical model for information and entertainment only — not betting advice. 18+.