Derby County vs Watford Prediction, Preview, Lineups, and Team News | EFL Championship, January 18, 2025
Derby County vs Watford Preview
- Date: Saturday, January 18
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 EFL Championship season will include Derby County welcoming Watford at the Pride Park Stadium in Derby on Saturday afternoon. The two clubs have fared very differently in the competition so far. Derby is in 18th place with just 27 points from 26 matches. Watford, on the other hand, is in eighth place owing to 38 points so far. The Derby County vs Watford fixture should be a comfortable enough outing for the visitors. Adam Herczeg will take up the duty of officiating the match.
Derby County has not enjoyed the best of times lately when it comes to on-field results. In the last six games, Derby has managed just a single victory along with five defeats. During this period, the club has scored just six goals and conceded 10. Derby fans are aware that the coaching team needs to devise a more offensive game plan that can improve the statistics. Derby County is a regular feature in the Championship and gained promotion to the second tier this season after two terms in League One.
Watford will not be pleased or content with how the recent games have played out. Watford has collected a solitary victory along with four defeats and a draw in the last six matches. One of the main reasons for Watford’s failures lately has been the lack of defensive stability and organization, having not kept a clean sheet in nine matches. Watford last participated in the Premier League during the 2021/22 season and the aim will be to earn promotion once again to the top tier of English football.
Derby County Team News
David Ozoh, Eiran Cashin, and Ryan Nyambe will not be available for selection at the disposal of Derby’s head coach, Paul Warne. The manager will find it difficult to field his best possible XI.
Watford Team News
Watford head coach, Tom Cleverly will have to negate the Derby County threat without the valuable services of Daniel Bachmann, Kevin Keben, and Pierre Dwomoh. The team will be looking to grab three points from this contest to make a better place in the table.
Derby County vs Watford Predicted Lineups
Derby County Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Zetterstrom
Defenders: Wilson, Nelson, Phillips, Forsyth
Midfielders: Goudmijn, Osborn, Adams
Forwards: Mendez-Laing, Yates, Harness
Watford Predicted Lineup (5-3-2):
Goalkeeper: Bond
Defenders: Ngakia, Porteous, Sierralta, Pollock, Larouci
Midfielders: Sissoko, Lpuza, Chakvetadze
Forwards: Baah, Bayo
Derby County vs Watford H2H Record
Unsurprisingly, Watford has the upper hand when it comes to head-to-head encounters with Derby County. Overall, in the last five meetings, Watford and Derby have won three and one games respectively with the remaining fixture ending in a draw.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Watford 2-1 Derby County | 2024, Championship |
| Watford 2-1 Derby County | 2021, Championship |
| Derby County 0-1 Watford | 2020, Championship |
| Derby County 2-2 Watford | 2015, Championship |
| Watford 1-2 Derby County | 2014, Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Derby County vs Watford
Moussa Sissoko (Watford)
Moussa Sissoko will be the man to look forward to for the rest of the Watford squad when it comes to experience. Sissoko has a plethora of English football experience having played for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. This has turned out to be Moussa Sissoko’s second spell at Watford, having represented them during the 2021/22 campaign. The Frenchman is essential because of his ability to play anywhere in the midfield. Moussa Sissoko has registered just a single goal in the Championship this season.
Jerry Yates (Derby County)
Jerry Yates has been the top goalscorer for Derby County this season with six goals. He also has two assists to go with his six goals which outline his ability to play as an all-rounded centre forward. Jerry Yates can also play as an attacking midfielder when required. Yates has accumulated 5.53 xG in the Championship this campaign, highlighting his clinical ability when compared to the number of goals he has scored.
Derby County vs Watford Prediction
The statistics, historical record, and recent form all endorse a comfortable victory for Watford. The visitors will be keen to hurt their opponents early on and try to gain a massive victory in terms of goal difference.
Predicted Score: Derby County 0-3 Watford
Where to watch Derby County vs Watford Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount + |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | FanCode |
FAQs
Q. When is Derby County vs Watford?
The Derby County vs Watford match will be played on 18ᵗʰ January at Pride Park Stadium, Derby.
Q. Where to watch Derby County vs Watford live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in Derby County vs Watford?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Derby County vs Watford fixture is 3-0 to Watford.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Derby County vs Watford?
The last five meetings between Derby County and Watford have ended in three victories for Watford, one for Derby County and a draw with an aggregate score of 5-9.