Derby vs Watford Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Derby vs Watford Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Derby host Watford on Saturday afternoon in a tough mid table clash as both sides push for the play off places. The odds are tight for favourites going into the match, but this game should see goals.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting over a Derby win in this fixture, with odds @ 2.50, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of a scoring game with our pick of Both Teams to Score, offering strong value odds @ 1.91, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of the away side makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: English Championship

Date: 22 November 2025

Kick-off (GMT): 15:00

Venue: Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Key Betting Tip: Derby Win @ 2.50 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

Derby vs Watford Predicted Lineups

Derby Predicted XI (3-4-3) Jacob Zetterström, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Matthew Clarke, Joe Ward, Bobby Clark, Ebou Adams, Callum Elder, Ben Brereton Díaz, Patrick Agyemang, Carlton Morris

Watford Predicted XI (3-4-3) Egil Selvik, Kevin Keben, Matthew Pollock, Max Alleyne, Jeremy Petris, Imran Louza, Edo Kayembe, Marc Bola, Mamadou Doumbia, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Nestory Irankunda

Derby vs Watford Head-to-Head Timeline

18 Jan 2025 // Derby 0-2 Watford

16 Oct 2020 // Derby 0-1 Watford

03 Apr 2015 // Derby 2-2 Watford

26 Apr 2014 // Derby 4-2 Watford

01 Sep 2012 // Derby 5-1 Watford

10 Mar 2012 // Derby 1-2 Watford

Derby last five matches

Blackburn 1-2 Derby – English Championship

Derby 2-1 Hull – English Championship

Sheffield United 1-3 Derby – English Championship

Derby 1-0 QPR – English Championship

Derby 1-0 Norwich - English Championship

Watford last five matches

Watford 1-1 Bristol City - English Championship

Ipswich 1-1 Watford – English Championship

Watford 3-0 Middlesborough- English Championship

Coventry 3-1 Watford - English Championship

Watford 2-1 West Brom - English Championship

The away side are in inconsistent form, with one loss and two wins in their last five games. Derby are on perfect form with five wins in their last five. High attacking output from both teams will not be enough for Watford as Derby are on hot form.

Derby vs Watford Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.30% confidence in a Derby win @ 2.50 odds and 66.70% confident in both teams to score @ 1.91 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Derby vs Watford Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Derby win @ 2.50 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Derby win in this fixture. The two sides are in strong goalscoring form, but Derby’s perfect form in the last five justifies confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Derby vs Watford

Carlton Morris (Derby) A strong, dynamic presence in the forward line capable of making a strong impact in the game. He is a key attacking outlet for Derby and could make the difference.

Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) A key player in attack. He could be very important if Watford are to get anything out of this game. With two goals in his last three games, he is on form and ready for this fixture.

Derby vs Watford Match Facts

Referee: Gavin Ward

Stadium Information: The Pride Park Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 33,597.