Derby County face Bristol City at Pride Park, Derby on Wednesday, Dec 9 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Derby County come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 1D 1L). Bristol City are in mixed form (0W 1D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Derby County face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Bristol City have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Bristol City won 0–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Derby County a slight edge, but Bristol City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.