Derby County 4-0 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Derby County

Derby County are currently experiencing a challenging run of form, sitting in 16th position in the Championship and winless in their last six matches. The Rams have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just four goals in this period, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat porous, conceding eight goals across these six fixtures. Their most recent outing resulted in a goalless draw against Burnley, which marked their first clean sheet in this run. Interestingly, Derby are on a three-match losing streak in home games, conceding twice in each of those defeats. Despite their struggles, the team have managed to secure draws in three of their last six matches, suggesting they're still battling for points. The low-scoring nature of their recent games is evident, with 67% of their matches featuring fewer than 2.5 goals.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a respectable run of two wins, three draws, and only one loss in their last six matches. Despite their current 21st position in the Championship, their recent performances suggest an improvement, particularly in defence. The Pompey have managed two clean sheets in this period, including a notable 3-0 victory over Bristol City. Their goal difference of +4 over these six games is impressive, especially considering they've conceded just five goals (0.83 per game) whilst scoring nine (1.5 per game). Interestingly, half of their matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. Although they haven't embarked on any significant winning or losing streaks, their ability to avoid defeat in five out of six matches indicates a growing resilience that could be crucial in their bid to climb the Championship table.

Recent home/away form

Derby County

Derby County's recent home form has been patchy, with the Rams struggling to find consistency at Pride Park. The Rams have failed to secure a victory in their last four home matches, enduring a concerning run of two consecutive defeats following a pair of draws. Their last home win came against Queens Park Rangers, which also marked their only clean sheet in this six-game stretch. Derby have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably the 3-2 loss to Norwich and the 2-1 defeats to both Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea. The Rams have managed to score in each of their last six home games, but their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. With both teams scoring in 83% of these matches and an average of 2.83 total goals per game, Derby's home fixtures have certainly been entertaining for neutral spectators, if not always for their own supporters.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's away form has been rather inconsistent, with the Pompey struggling to find their footing on the road. In their last six away matches, they have managed only one win, coupled with two draws and three losses. A particularly concerning result was their heavy 6-1 defeat at Stoke City, which significantly contributed to their poor goal difference of -7. Portsmouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game. However, they have shown some resilience, scoring in four out of the six games and participating in high-scoring affairs, with 50% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw at Swansea, suggests they may be finding some attacking form, but their defensive frailties remain a concern as they battle to improve their 21st position in the league.