Derby County and Portsmouth square off at Pride Park at 4:00 PM Dec 20, 2025, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Championship.

Derby County enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 5 wins from their last 5 matches. Portsmouth will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Derby County hold the edge with 3 wins to Portsmouth's 1 in 10 meetings. 6 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 2-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Derby County may hold the edge at Pride Park, but Portsmouth's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.