Bristol City vs Derby Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Bristol City vs Derby Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: January 30, 2026 | Ashton Gate Stadium | Championship | 20:00 GMT

Bristol City welcome Derby to Ashton Gate on Friday with both sides looking to close the gap to those in the playoffs.

Just a point seperates the two sides and after a similar start to 2026 that has seen them both pick up 7 points, this game should be a close one.

But who will come out on top...

Key Betting Tip: Home Win - Odds: 2.05 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Bristol City vs Derby Predicted Lineups

Bristol City (3-4-2-1) Vitek, Tanner, Dickie, Atkinson, McCrorie, Randell, Knight, Pring, Earthy, Twine, Jakobsen

Derby (4-2-3-1) Zetterstrom, Ward, Langas, Batth, Elder, Travis, Ozoh, Bereton Diaz, Clark, Brewster, Agyemang

League Standings

The hosts sit 7th in the English Championship after 29 games, just a point off of the playoffs. Bristol started the season flying with a 4-1 win away to Sheffield United and have showed no signs of stopping, beating the likes of Middlesbrough and Watford. They will be hoping for another win against Play-off rivals Derby, but that will be no easy task, with the result ending 1-1 last time out.

Derby travel to Ashton Gate with the hopes of leapfrogging Bristol City and potentially climbing into the playoffs if results go their way. The visitors are unbeaten in their last 3 games, picking up 7 points, including an away win at the Valley, which is a tough place to go. 3 wins in 2026 has really given Derby fans hope of a successful season, a win here would push them closer.

Head to Head Timeline

04 Jan 2025 // Bristol City 1-0 Derby

04 Dec 2021 // Bristol City 1-0 Derby

21 Nov 2020 // Bristol City 1-0 Derby

12 Feb 2020 // Bristol City 3-2 Derby

27 Apr 2019 // Bristol City 0-2 Derby

16 Sep 2017 // Bristol City 4-1 Derby

17 Sep 2016 // Bristol City 1-1 Derby

19 Apr 2016 // Bristol City 2-3 Derby

15 Dec 2012 // Bristol City 0-2 Derby

31 Mar 2012 // Bristol City 1-1 Derby

Bristol City Last 5

24th Jan- Bristol City 2-0 Sheff Wed

20th Jan- Ipswich 2-0 Bristol City

17th Jan- Oxford Utd 0-0 Bristol City

10th Jan- Bristol City 5-1 Watford

4th Jan- Bristol City 0-2 Preston

Derby Last 5

23rd Jan- Derby 1-1 West Brom

20th Jan- Charlton 1-2 Derby

17th Jan- Preston 0-1 Derby

11th Jan- Derby 1-3 Leeds

4th Jan- Derby 1-2 Wrexham

Bristol City vs Derby Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.00% confidence in a Bristol City Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Bristol City vs Derby Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Home Win - 2.05 Odds

Key Players To Watch:

Scott Twine (Bristol City) With the departure of Anis Mehmeti, all eyes will be on Twine who has already picked up 8 goals and 4 assists this season.

David Ozoh (Derby) The Crystal Palace loanee is on his 2nd stint at the club and looks back to his best in the last few weeks after an injury that kept him out for a while. He's one to watch.

Match Details

Where to Watch: Sky Sports Football (UK)

Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium (Capacity: 27,000)