This Championship encounter sees Derby County welcome Middlesbrough to Pride Park, with both sides needing a result this Jan 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Derby County enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 5 wins from their last 5 matches. Middlesbrough have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Middlesbrough lead the rivalry with 3 wins over Derby County's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Middlesbrough came out on top 0-1.

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