Preston 1-1 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End are currently experiencing a challenging period in their Championship campaign, sitting 20th in the table with 15 points from 15 games. The Lilywhites have not tasted victory in their last six matches, with their most recent outing resulting in a 3-1 defeat away to Portsmouth. Their form has been characterised by a string of draws and losses, with no wins in this stretch. Defensively, Preston have struggled, conceding 14 goals in their last six games at an alarming rate of 2.33 per match. Their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of them. Particularly noteworthy was their 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle, highlighting their offensive capabilities but also their defensive vulnerabilities. Preston's inability to keep clean sheets, managing just one in this period, has been a significant factor in their current league position.

Derby County

Derby County have been in a period of consistent form, with four consecutive draws in their recent fixtures. The Rams have shown resilience, managing to secure points in five out of their last six matches, with their only defeat coming against Stoke City. Interestingly, Derby have been involved in a series of closely contested matches, with all six of their recent games ending with a one-goal margin or as draws. The team's goal-scoring and defensive records are perfectly balanced, having scored and conceded 7 goals each in their last 6 games. A notable statistic is that both teams have scored in 100% of these matches, suggesting Derby County have been involved in entertaining encounters. However, the lack of clean sheets in their last six games might be a concern for the defensive unit.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the Lilywhites struggling to find consistency at Deepdale. Their last six home matches have yielded two wins, two draws, and two losses, mirroring their overall league position of 20th. Whilst they've managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Watford, they've also suffered heavy defeats, most notably a 3-1 loss to Bristol City and a 3-0 drubbing by Arsenal in the League Cup. The team's goalscoring has been somewhat lacklustre, averaging just 1.17 goals per game, though their defensive record is only marginally worse at 1.33 goals conceded per game. Interestingly, two-thirds of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Preston's home games tend to be entertaining affairs for the neutral, even if the results haven't always gone their way.

Derby County

Derby County's away form has been rather inconsistent, with their most recent victory against Coventry City breaking a five-game winless streak on the road. The Rams have struggled to find the back of the net, averaging less than a goal per game in their last six away matches. Despite this, they've managed to secure two draws, showing some resilience. Defensively, Derby have been somewhat porous, conceding in every away game and failing to keep a clean sheet. Interestingly, two-thirds of their away fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting relatively low-scoring affairs. The team's ability to score in four out of six matches (67%) indicates they're often in contention, even if not always securing victories. However, their negative goal difference and position in the league table suggest there's room for improvement in their overall away performances.