Derby County vs Peterborough United
19th February 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1109 GMT, Friday 18 February
The games are coming thick and fast in the EFL Championship, and we have the fascinating fixture between Derby County and Peterborough United to look forward to on Saturday. With the Rams in 23rd and Posh in 22nd, this is a vital matchup for both teams. With this one taking place at Pride Park, Wayne Rooney’s Derby are the bookies’ favourites. Take a look at the latest odds and best tips in our betting preview.
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Derby County Preview – Will the Rams secure a precious three points?
Derby County have stayed positive on the pitch despite plenty of off-field issues. The Rams have picked up nine wins, suffered ten losses and have drawn 12 of their 31 games. Without the 21-point deduction, County would be 16th and miles clear of the drop zone.
Wayne Rooney’s men will de desperate for all three points in this relegation six-pointer, especially after suffering a big 4-1 loss at Middlesbrough last time out. They have been outstanding at home of late, though, winning five of the last seven at Pride Park.
Derby looked doomed not so long ago, but the Midlands club will go level with Peterborough with three points at the weekend. The home victory is available at 19/20.
Peterborough United Preview – Can Posh avoid a damaging defeat at Pride Park?
Staying in the Championship was always the main aim for Peterborough United after winning promotion from EFL League One last year. Understandably, Posh have had a tough time this term, spending practically all season in the bottom three of the Championship table.
Darren Ferguson’s troops have really struggled of late, taking just two points from the last 24 on offer. Before Wednesday’s goalless home draw with fellow strugglers Reading, United had drawn one and lost six of seven.
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Just like on Wednesday, avoiding defeat on Saturday is the most important thing, but Ferguson’s side will know just how precious three points could be at Pride Park. Peterborough are the underdogs at 3/1.
Derby County vs Peterborough United Betting Advice
Peterborough have only picked up five Championship wins this season, with one of those coming against Derby back in August. Jack Stretton’s 77th-minute goal looked to have won the points for the Rams. However, two injury-time efforts from Siriki Dembele and Harrison Burrows earned Posh a 2-1 victory at the Weston Homes Stadium.
The last meeting between the two at Pride Park came back in 2013. Goals from Craig Bryson, Chris Martin and Richard Keogh was enough for a 3-1 victory for County.
Key Facts – Derby County vs Peterborough United Betting Tip
- Derby have won five and drawn one of their last five at Pride Park
- Posh have taken just four points on their travels this season
- Peterborough scored two late goals to beat Derby 2-1 back in August
Derby’s home form has been sensational lately. The Midlands club have won five of their last seven Championship fixtures at Pride Park, with just promotion chasers Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers winning on their patch this term.
We fancy Derby to get the points on home soil this Saturday. Back the hosts to win and both teams to score at 7/2. We also think there is good value in bet365’s 11/5 for County to be winning at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Derby County vs Peterborough United
Derby County to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Peterborough United to win: 3/1 at Bet365
