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Derby County face Stoke City at Pride Park, Derby on Saturday, Oct 17 at 4:00 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). Stoke City travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
In 10 previous meetings, Derby County lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Derby County won 2–0.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Derby County a slight edge, but Stoke City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.